Located in Ballesteros, Cagayan, Barangay Fugu is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Ballesteros. It had a population of 2,643 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Andres Cabingabang Uganiza Daris(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Fugu · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Fugu
Barangay Fugu forms part of Ballesteros, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Fugu had a population of 2,643. This made it the 4th largest of 19 barangays in Ballesteros by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Fugu accounted for approximately 7.65% of the total population of Ballesteros, which stood at 34,562 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,639 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,643 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.2%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Fugu is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ballesteros is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Fugu, 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 Fugu ranks 108th 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 Ballesteros 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 Fugu from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,678
—
—
2020 CPH
2,639
-39
-1.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,643
+4
+0.2%
2015–2020: -1.5% total (-0.29%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.04%/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 Ballesteros
4thof 19
Among the top quartile of Ballesteros by population.
Share of Ballesteros
7.6%
of the municipality's total 34,562 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
108thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 87.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Ballesteros (municipality) class
4th
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 Fugu
Where is Barangay Fugu located?▾
Barangay Fugu is a barangay in the municipality of Ballesteros, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Fugu hall?▾
Barangay Fugu is located in Ballesteros, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Fugu?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Fugu is Andres Cabingabang Uganiza Daris (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Fugu?▾
You can contact Barangay Fugu via phone at 09353534255.
What municipality is Barangay Fugu part of?▾
Barangay Fugu is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Ballesteros, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Fugu urban or rural?▾
Barangay Fugu 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 Ballesteros?▾
Ballesteros is classified as a 4th 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 Fugu.
Has the population of Barangay Fugu been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Fugu went from 2,639 residents to 2,643 — a change of +0.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Fugu in?▾
Barangay Fugu 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 19 barangays administered by Ballesteros.
How many barangays are in Ballesteros?▾
Ballesteros has 19 barangays, including Barangay Fugu. You can browse the full list on our Ballesteros page.
How many residents does Barangay Fugu have?▾
Barangay Fugu had a population of 2,643 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Fugu?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ballesteros is 3516. 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 Fugu, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Fugu was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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