Barangay Cauayan is a local government unit in Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. It had a population of 447 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 Alfonso Castaneda. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cauayan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cauayan
Barangay Cauayan forms part of Alfonso Castaneda, a municipality in Nueva Vizcaya, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cauayan had a population of 447. This made it the 6th largest of 6 barangays in Alfonso Castaneda by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cauayan accounted for approximately 5.00% 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 Cauayan changed from 393 to 447, a shift of +13.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Alfonso Castaneda. Barangay Cauayan 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 Cauayan, 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 Cauayan ranks 263rd 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 Cauayan 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Cauayan 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.
Are you a resident or official of Barangay Cauayan? Use the form below to share verified officials, the hall address, or a contact number. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team before publication.
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Population history of Barangay Cauayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
415
—
—
2020 CPH
393
-22
-5.3%
2024 POPCEN
447
+54
+13.7%
2015–2020: -5.3% total (-1.08%/yr).2020–2024: +13.7% total (+3.27%/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
6thof 6
Among the smaller barangays of Alfonso Castaneda by population.
Share of Alfonso Castaneda
5.0%
of the municipality's total 8,933 residents.
Rank in Nueva Vizcaya
263rdof 275
Province-wide percentile: 5.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Cauayan in Alfonso Castaneda 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 Cauayan
Where is Barangay Cauayan located?▾
Barangay Cauayan is a barangay in the municipality of Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cauayan hall?▾
Barangay Cauayan 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 Cauayan?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Cauayan 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 Cauayan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cauayan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Alfonso Castaneda LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cauayan part of?▾
Barangay Cauayan is one of 6 barangays in the municipality of Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cauayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cauayan 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 Cauayan.
Has the population of Barangay Cauayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cauayan went from 393 residents to 447 — a change of +13.7% 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 Cauayan in?▾
Barangay Cauayan 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 Cauayan. You can browse the full list on our Alfonso Castaneda page.
How many residents does Barangay Cauayan have?▾
Barangay Cauayan had a population of 447 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cauayan?▾
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 Cauayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cauayan 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-25.
