Barangay Cajel is a barangay in Diffun, Quirino, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Diffun. It had a population of 2,217 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jaime Balicat Natividad(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cajel · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Cajel
Barangay Cajel is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Diffun, located in the province of Quirino, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cajel had a population of 2,217. This made it the 7th largest of 33 barangays in Diffun by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cajel accounted for approximately 3.81% of the total population of Diffun, which stood at 58,254 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,082 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,217 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +6.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Cajel is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Diffun is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cajel, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Quirino, which contains 132 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cajel ranks 25th by 2024 POPCEN population. Quirino 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 Diffun 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 Cajel from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,089
—
—
2020 CPH
2,082
-7
-0.3%
2024 POPCEN
2,217
+135
+6.5%
2015–2020: -0.3% total (-0.07%/yr).2020–2024: +6.5% total (+1.58%/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 Diffun
7thof 33
Among the top quartile of Diffun by population.
Share of Diffun
3.8%
of the municipality's total 58,254 residents.
Rank in Quirino
25thof 132
Province-wide percentile: 82.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Diffun (municipality) class
2nd
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 Cajel
Where is Barangay Cajel located?▾
Barangay Cajel is a barangay in the municipality of Diffun, Quirino, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cajel hall?▾
Barangay Cajel is located in Diffun, Quirino, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cajel?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cajel is Jaime Balicat Natividad (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cajel?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cajel is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Diffun LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cajel part of?▾
Barangay Cajel is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Diffun, Quirino, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cajel urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cajel 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 Diffun?▾
Diffun is classified as a 2nd 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 Cajel.
Has the population of Barangay Cajel been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cajel went from 2,082 residents to 2,217 — a change of +6.5% 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 Cajel in?▾
Barangay Cajel is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Quirino, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Diffun.
How many barangays are in Diffun?▾
Diffun has 33 barangays, including Barangay Cajel. You can browse the full list on our Diffun page.
How many residents does Barangay Cajel have?▾
Barangay Cajel had a population of 2,217 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cajel?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Diffun is 3401. 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 Cajel, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cajel 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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