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Punong Barangay
Herminia Daniel Espejo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Afusing Bato · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Afusing Bato
Barangay Afusing Bato forms part of Alcala, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Afusing Bato had a population of 410. This made it the 25th largest of 25 barangays in Alcala by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Afusing Bato accounted for approximately 0.99% of the total population of Alcala, which stood at 41,468 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Afusing Bato moved from 383 residents to 410, an intercensal change of +7.0%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Afusing Bato is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alcala is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Afusing Bato, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Afusing Bato ranks 757th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Alcala or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Afusing Bato from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
379
—
—
2020 CPH
383
+4
+1.1%
2024 POPCEN
410
+27
+7.0%
2015–2020: +1.1% total (+0.21%/yr).2020–2024: +7.0% total (+1.72%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Alcala
25thof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Alcala by population.
Share of Alcala
0.99%
of the municipality's total 41,468 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
757thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Alcala (municipality) class
3rd
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Afusing Bato
Where is Barangay Afusing Bato located?▾
Barangay Afusing Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Afusing Bato hall?▾
Barangay Afusing Bato is located in Alcala, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Afusing Bato?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Afusing Bato is Herminia Daniel Espejo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Afusing Bato?▾
You can contact Barangay Afusing Bato via phone at 09061225123.
What municipality is Barangay Afusing Bato part of?▾
Barangay Afusing Bato is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Alcala, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Afusing Bato urban or rural?▾
Barangay Afusing Bato is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Alcala?▾
Alcala is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Afusing Bato.
Has the population of Barangay Afusing Bato been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Afusing Bato went from 383 residents to 410 — a change of +7.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Afusing Bato in?▾
Barangay Afusing Bato is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Alcala.
How many barangays are in Alcala?▾
Alcala has 25 barangays, including Barangay Afusing Bato. You can browse the full list on our Alcala page.
How many residents does Barangay Afusing Bato have?▾
Barangay Afusing Bato had a population of 410 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Afusing Bato?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alcala is 3507. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Afusing Bato, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Afusing Bato was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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