Barangay Jurisdiction is a local government unit in Alcala, Cagayan, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,610 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Alcala. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Jurisdiction · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Jurisdiction
Situated in Alcala, Cagayan, Barangay Jurisdiction is one of 25 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Jurisdiction had a population of 1,610. This made it the 12th largest of 25 barangays in Alcala by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Jurisdiction accounted for approximately 3.88% of the total population of Alcala, which stood at 41,468 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Jurisdiction changed from 1,522 to 1,610, a shift of +5.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Alcala. Barangay Jurisdiction 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 Jurisdiction, 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 Jurisdiction ranks 290th 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Jurisdiction is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Jurisdiction from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,393
—
—
2020 CPH
1,522
+129
+9.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,610
+88
+5.8%
2015–2020: +9.3% total (+1.79%/yr).2020–2024: +5.8% total (+1.42%/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
12thof 25
Among the upper half of Alcala by population.
Share of Alcala
3.9%
of the municipality's total 41,468 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
290thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 65.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Jurisdiction in Alcala during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Jurisdiction
Where is Barangay Jurisdiction located?▾
Barangay Jurisdiction is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Jurisdiction hall?▾
Barangay Jurisdiction 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 Jurisdiction?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Jurisdiction is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Jurisdiction?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Jurisdiction is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Alcala LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Jurisdiction part of?▾
Barangay Jurisdiction is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Alcala, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Jurisdiction urban or rural?▾
Barangay Jurisdiction 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 Jurisdiction.
Has the population of Barangay Jurisdiction been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Jurisdiction went from 1,522 residents to 1,610 — a change of +5.8% 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 Jurisdiction in?▾
Barangay Jurisdiction 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 Jurisdiction. You can browse the full list on our Alcala page.
How many residents does Barangay Jurisdiction have?▾
Barangay Jurisdiction had a population of 1,610 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Jurisdiction?▾
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 Jurisdiction, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Jurisdiction 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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