Barangay Doña Imelda is a barangay in Diffun, Quirino, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Diffun. It had a population of 741 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jessie Dela Cruz Plan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Doña Imelda · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Doña Imelda
Situated in Diffun, Quirino, Barangay Doña Imelda is one of 33 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Doña Imelda had a population of 741. This made it the 31st largest of 33 barangays in Diffun by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Doña Imelda accounted for approximately 1.27% 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 733 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 741 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.1%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Doña Imelda 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 Doña Imelda, 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 Doña Imelda ranks 113th 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 Doña Imelda from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
605
—
—
2020 CPH
733
+128
+21.2%
2024 POPCEN
741
+8
+1.1%
2015–2020: +21.2% total (+3.91%/yr).2020–2024: +1.1% total (+0.27%/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
31stof 33
Among the smaller barangays of Diffun by population.
Share of Diffun
1.3%
of the municipality's total 58,254 residents.
Rank in Quirino
113thof 132
Province-wide percentile: 15.
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 Doña Imelda
Where is Barangay Doña Imelda located?▾
Barangay Doña Imelda is a barangay in the municipality of Diffun, Quirino, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Doña Imelda hall?▾
Barangay Doña Imelda 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 Doña Imelda?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Doña Imelda is Jessie Dela Cruz Plan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Doña Imelda?▾
You can contact Barangay Doña Imelda via phone at 09685381134.
What municipality is Barangay Doña Imelda part of?▾
Barangay Doña Imelda is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Diffun, Quirino, Philippines.
Is Barangay Doña Imelda urban or rural?▾
Barangay Doña Imelda 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 Doña Imelda.
Has the population of Barangay Doña Imelda been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Doña Imelda went from 733 residents to 741 — a change of +1.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Doña Imelda in?▾
Barangay Doña Imelda 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 Doña Imelda. You can browse the full list on our Diffun page.
How many residents does Barangay Doña Imelda have?▾
Barangay Doña Imelda had a population of 741 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Doña Imelda?▾
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 Doña Imelda, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Doña Imelda was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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