Situated in the municipality of Calanasan, Apayao, Barangay Kabugawan is one of the administrative divisions of CAR. It had a population of 540 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Kabugawan is a small barangay in the municipality of Calanasan, located in the province of Apayao, in the CAR region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kabugawan had a population of 540. This made it the 8th largest of 18 barangays in Calanasan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kabugawan accounted for approximately 4.43% of the total population of Calanasan, which stood at 12,176 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 Kabugawan changed from 450 to 540, a shift of +20.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Calanasan. Barangay Kabugawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Calanasan is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kabugawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Apayao, which contains 133 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Kabugawan ranks 98th by 2024 POPCEN population. Apayao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Kabugawan 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.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Calanasan 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 Kabugawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
519
—
—
2020 CPH
450
-69
-13.3%
2024 POPCEN
540
+90
+20.0%
2015–2020: -13.3% total (-2.81%/yr).2020–2024: +20.0% total (+4.66%/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 Calanasan
8thof 18
Among the upper half of Calanasan by population.
Share of Calanasan
4.4%
of the municipality's total 12,176 residents.
Rank in Apayao
98thof 133
Province-wide percentile: 27.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Calanasan (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Kabugawan
Where is Barangay Kabugawan located?▾
Barangay Kabugawan is a barangay in the municipality of Calanasan, Apayao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kabugawan hall?▾
Barangay Kabugawan is located in Calanasan, Apayao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kabugawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kabugawan is Lacson Saleng Dullit (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kabugawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kabugawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Calanasan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kabugawan part of?▾
Barangay Kabugawan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Calanasan, Apayao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kabugawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kabugawan 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 Calanasan?▾
Calanasan 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 Kabugawan.
Has the population of Barangay Kabugawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kabugawan went from 450 residents to 540 — a change of +20.0% 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 Kabugawan in?▾
Barangay Kabugawan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Apayao, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Calanasan.
How many barangays are in Calanasan?▾
Calanasan has 18 barangays, including Barangay Kabugawan. You can browse the full list on our Calanasan page.
How many residents does Barangay Kabugawan have?▾
Barangay Kabugawan had a population of 540 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kabugawan 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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