Located in Besao, Mountain Province, Barangay Ambaguio is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Besao. It had a population of 189 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
John Mangallay Antiyag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ambaguio · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Ambaguio
Barangay Ambaguio is a very small barangay in the municipality of Besao, located in the province of Mountain Province, in the CAR region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ambaguio had a population of 189. This made it the 13th largest of 14 barangays in Besao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ambaguio accounted for approximately 2.99% of the total population of Besao, which stood at 6,315 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 Ambaguio changed from 189 to 189, a shift of 0.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Besao. Barangay Ambaguio is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Besao is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ambaguio, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Mountain Province, which contains 144 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ambaguio ranks 142nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Mountain Province is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Ambaguio is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Besao 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 Ambaguio from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
256
—
—
2020 CPH
189
-67
-26.2%
2024 POPCEN
189
0
0.0%
2015–2020: -26.2% total (-5.89%/yr).2020–2024: 0.0% total (0.00%/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 Besao
13thof 14
Among the smaller barangays of Besao by population.
Share of Besao
3.0%
of the municipality's total 6,315 residents.
Rank in Mountain Province
142ndof 144
Province-wide percentile: 2.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Besao (municipality) class
5th
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 Ambaguio
Where is Barangay Ambaguio located?▾
Barangay Ambaguio is a barangay in the municipality of Besao, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ambaguio hall?▾
Barangay Ambaguio is located in Besao, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ambaguio?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ambaguio is John Mangallay Antiyag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ambaguio?▾
You can contact Barangay Ambaguio via phone at 09301954592.
What municipality is Barangay Ambaguio part of?▾
Barangay Ambaguio is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Besao, Mountain Province, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ambaguio urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ambaguio 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 Besao?▾
Besao is classified as a 5th 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 Ambaguio.
Has the population of Barangay Ambaguio been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ambaguio went from 189 residents to 189 — a change of 0.0% 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 Ambaguio in?▾
Barangay Ambaguio is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Mountain Province, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Besao.
How many barangays are in Besao?▾
Besao has 14 barangays, including Barangay Ambaguio. You can browse the full list on our Besao page.
How many residents does Barangay Ambaguio have?▾
Barangay Ambaguio had a population of 189 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ambaguio?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Besao is 2618. 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 Ambaguio, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ambaguio 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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