Barangay Cabacungan is a local government unit in Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,581 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lesilda Samontina Curada(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cabacungan · Data updated 2026-06-15
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+2.1% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Cabacungan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,549
—
—
2020 CPH
1,659
+110
+7.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,581
-78
-4.7%
2015–2020: +7.1% total (+1.38%/yr).2020–2024: -4.7% total (-1.20%/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 Barobo
12thof 21
Among the lower half of Barobo by population.
Share of Barobo
2.9%
of the municipality's total 53,729 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Sur
143rdof 309
Province-wide percentile: 54.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Barobo (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.
About Barangay Cabacungan
Situated in Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Barangay Cabacungan is one of 21 barangays that make up the municipality within Caraga.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabacungan had a population of 1,581. This made it the 12th largest of 21 barangays in Barobo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabacungan accounted for approximately 2.94% of the total population of Barobo, which stood at 53,729 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cabacungan moved from 1,659 residents to 1,581, an intercensal change of -4.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Cabacungan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Barobo is a municipality of 21 barangays, of which Barangay Cabacungan is one. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Sur, which contains 309 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cabacungan ranks 143rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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 Barobo 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Cabacungan
Where is Barangay Cabacungan located?▾
Barangay Cabacungan is a barangay in the municipality of Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabacungan hall?▾
Barangay Cabacungan is located in Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabacungan?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Cabacungan is Lesilda Samontina Curada (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Cabacungan?▾
You can contact Barangay Cabacungan via phone at 09488643664.
What municipality is Barangay Cabacungan part of?▾
Barangay Cabacungan is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Barobo, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabacungan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabacungan 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 Barobo?▾
Barobo 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 Cabacungan.
Has the population of Barangay Cabacungan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabacungan went from 1,659 residents to 1,581 — a change of -4.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cabacungan in?▾
Barangay Cabacungan is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Sur, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Barobo.
How many barangays are in Barobo?▾
Barobo has 21 barangays, including Barangay Cabacungan. You can browse the full list on our Barobo page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabacungan have?▾
Barangay Cabacungan had a population of 1,581 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabacungan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Barobo is 8309. 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 Cabacungan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabacungan was last updated on 2026-06-15. 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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