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Punong Barangay
Ireneo Fuentes Remalig(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Alga · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Alga
Barangay Alga forms part of Catarman, a municipality in Camiguin, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Alga had a population of 816. This made it the 12th largest of 14 barangays in Catarman by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Alga accounted for approximately 4.49% of the total population of Catarman, which stood at 18,186 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 Alga changed from 756 to 816, a shift of +7.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Catarman. Barangay Alga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Catarman is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Alga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camiguin, which contains 58 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Alga ranks 50th by 2024 POPCEN population. Camiguin is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Alga 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 Catarman 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 Alga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
867
—
—
2020 CPH
756
-111
-12.8%
2024 POPCEN
816
+60
+7.9%
2015–2020: -12.8% total (-2.70%/yr).2020–2024: +7.9% total (+1.93%/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 Catarman
12thof 14
Among the smaller barangays of Catarman by population.
Share of Catarman
4.5%
of the municipality's total 18,186 residents.
Rank in Camiguin
50thof 58
Province-wide percentile: 16.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Catarman (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 Alga
Where is Barangay Alga located?▾
Barangay Alga is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, Camiguin, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Alga hall?▾
Barangay Alga is located in Catarman, Camiguin, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Alga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Alga is Ireneo Fuentes Remalig (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Alga?▾
You can contact Barangay Alga via phone at 088-5251860.
What municipality is Barangay Alga part of?▾
Barangay Alga is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Catarman, Camiguin, Philippines.
Is Barangay Alga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Alga 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 Catarman?▾
Catarman 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 Alga.
Has the population of Barangay Alga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Alga went from 756 residents to 816 — a change of +7.9% 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 Alga in?▾
Barangay Alga is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Camiguin, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Catarman.
How many barangays are in Catarman?▾
Catarman has 14 barangays, including Barangay Alga. You can browse the full list on our Catarman page.
How many residents does Barangay Alga have?▾
Barangay Alga had a population of 816 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Alga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Catarman is 9104. 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 Alga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Alga 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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