Situated in the municipality of Bucay, Abra, Barangay Calao is one of the administrative divisions of CAR. It had a population of 849 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rommel Barcena Baro(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Calao · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Calao
Situated in Bucay, Abra, Barangay Calao is one of 21 barangays that make up the municipality within CAR.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Calao had a population of 849. This made it the 9th largest of 21 barangays in Bucay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Calao accounted for approximately 4.78% of the total population of Bucay, which stood at 17,775 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Calao moved from 790 residents to 849, an intercensal change of +7.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Calao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bucay is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Calao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Abra, which contains 303 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Calao ranks 107th by 2024 POPCEN population. Abra is classified as a 3rd 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 Bucay 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 Calao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
788
—
—
2020 CPH
790
+2
+0.3%
2024 POPCEN
849
+59
+7.5%
2015–2020: +0.3% total (+0.05%/yr).2020–2024: +7.5% total (+1.82%/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 Bucay
9thof 21
Among the upper half of Bucay by population.
Share of Bucay
4.8%
of the municipality's total 17,775 residents.
Rank in Abra
107thof 303
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bucay (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 Calao
Where is Barangay Calao located?▾
Barangay Calao is a barangay in the municipality of Bucay, Abra, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Calao hall?▾
Barangay Calao is located in Bucay, Abra, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Calao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Calao is Rommel Barcena Baro (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Calao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Calao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bucay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Calao part of?▾
Barangay Calao is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Bucay, Abra, Philippines.
Is Barangay Calao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Calao 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 Bucay?▾
Bucay 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 Calao.
Has the population of Barangay Calao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Calao went from 790 residents to 849 — a change of +7.5% 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 Calao in?▾
Barangay Calao is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Abra, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Bucay.
How many barangays are in Bucay?▾
Bucay has 21 barangays, including Barangay Calao. You can browse the full list on our Bucay page.
How many residents does Barangay Calao have?▾
Barangay Calao had a population of 849 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Calao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bucay is 2805. 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 Calao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Calao 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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