Barangay Abuyo is a barangay in Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alfonso Castaneda. It had a population of 1,603 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.
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Punong Barangay
Juanito Hipngaton Gumunot(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Abuyo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Abuyo
Barangay Abuyo is a small barangay in the municipality of Alfonso Castaneda, located in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Abuyo had a population of 1,603. This made it the 2nd largest of 6 barangays in Alfonso Castaneda by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Abuyo accounted for approximately 17.94% of the total population of Alfonso Castaneda, which stood at 8,933 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 Abuyo changed from 1,440 to 1,603, a shift of +11.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Alfonso Castaneda. Barangay Abuyo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alfonso Castaneda is a municipality comprising 6 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Abuyo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Vizcaya, which contains 275 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Abuyo ranks 131st by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Vizcaya is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Abuyo is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Alfonso Castaneda 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 Abuyo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,521
—
—
2020 CPH
1,440
-81
-5.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,603
+163
+11.3%
2015–2020: -5.3% total (-1.09%/yr).2020–2024: +11.3% total (+2.72%/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 Alfonso Castaneda
2ndof 6
Among the top quartile of Alfonso Castaneda by population.
Share of Alfonso Castaneda
17.9%
of the municipality's total 8,933 residents.
Rank in Nueva Vizcaya
131stof 275
Province-wide percentile: 53.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd*
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Alfonso Castaneda (municipality) class
1st
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 Abuyo
Where is Barangay Abuyo located?▾
Barangay Abuyo is a barangay in the municipality of Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Abuyo hall?▾
Barangay Abuyo is located in Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Abuyo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Abuyo is Juanito Hipngaton Gumunot (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Abuyo?▾
You can contact Barangay Abuyo via phone at 09973254898.
What municipality is Barangay Abuyo part of?▾
Barangay Abuyo is one of 6 barangays in the municipality of Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.
Is Barangay Abuyo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Abuyo 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 Alfonso Castaneda?▾
Alfonso Castaneda is classified as a 1st 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 Abuyo.
Has the population of Barangay Abuyo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Abuyo went from 1,440 residents to 1,603 — a change of +11.3% 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 Abuyo in?▾
Barangay Abuyo is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Vizcaya, and is one of 6 barangays administered by Alfonso Castaneda.
How many barangays are in Alfonso Castaneda?▾
Alfonso Castaneda has 6 barangays, including Barangay Abuyo. You can browse the full list on our Alfonso Castaneda page.
How many residents does Barangay Abuyo have?▾
Barangay Abuyo had a population of 1,603 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Abuyo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alfonso Castaneda is 3714. 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 Abuyo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Abuyo 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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