Barangay Cahayagan is a local government unit in Carmen, Agusan Del Norte, in the Caraga region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,655 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Carmen. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Jimlan Palisan Baltazar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cahayagan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Cahayagan
Barangay Cahayagan forms part of Carmen, a municipality in Agusan Del Norte, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cahayagan had a population of 2,655. This made it the 4th largest of 8 barangays in Carmen by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cahayagan accounted for approximately 11.39% of the total population of Carmen, which stood at 23,304 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 Cahayagan changed from 2,521 to 2,655, a shift of +5.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Carmen. Barangay Cahayagan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Carmen is a municipality comprising 8 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cahayagan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Norte, which contains 253 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cahayagan ranks 107th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan Del Norte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cahayagan 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 Carmen 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 Cahayagan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,395
—
—
2020 CPH
2,521
+126
+5.3%
2024 POPCEN
2,655
+134
+5.3%
2015–2020: +5.3% total (+1.03%/yr).2020–2024: +5.3% total (+1.30%/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 Carmen
4thof 8
Among the upper half of Carmen by population.
Share of Carmen
11.4%
of the municipality's total 23,304 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Norte
107thof 253
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Carmen (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Cahayagan in Carmen during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Cahayagan
Where is Barangay Cahayagan located?▾
Barangay Cahayagan is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, Agusan Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cahayagan hall?▾
Barangay Cahayagan is located in Carmen, Agusan Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cahayagan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cahayagan is Jimlan Palisan Baltazar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cahayagan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cahayagan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Carmen LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cahayagan part of?▾
Barangay Cahayagan is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of Carmen, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cahayagan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cahayagan 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 Carmen?▾
Carmen 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 Cahayagan.
Has the population of Barangay Cahayagan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cahayagan went from 2,521 residents to 2,655 — a change of +5.3% 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 Cahayagan in?▾
Barangay Cahayagan is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Norte, and is one of 8 barangays administered by Carmen.
How many barangays are in Carmen?▾
Carmen has 8 barangays, including Barangay Cahayagan. You can browse the full list on our Carmen page.
How many residents does Barangay Cahayagan have?▾
Barangay Cahayagan had a population of 2,655 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cahayagan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Carmen is 8603. 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 Cahayagan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cahayagan was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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