Barangay Bucal Norte is a local government unit in Dinapigue, Isabela, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. It had a population of 319 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 Dinapigue. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Danilo Sakiwat Comida(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bucal Norte · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bucal Norte
Barangay Bucal Norte is a very small barangay in the municipality of Dinapigue, located in the province of Isabela, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bucal Norte had a population of 319. This made it the 5th largest of 6 barangays in Dinapigue by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bucal Norte accounted for approximately 5.22% of the total population of Dinapigue, which stood at 6,116 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 Bucal Norte changed from 283 to 319, a shift of +12.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Dinapigue. Barangay Bucal Norte is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dinapigue is a municipality comprising 6 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bucal Norte, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Isabela, which contains 1,055 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bucal Norte ranks 1024th by 2024 POPCEN population. Isabela is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bucal Norte 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 Dinapigue 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 Bucal Norte from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
234
—
—
2020 CPH
283
+49
+20.9%
2024 POPCEN
319
+36
+12.7%
2015–2020: +20.9% total (+3.88%/yr).2020–2024: +12.7% total (+3.04%/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 Dinapigue
5thof 6
Among the lower half of Dinapigue by population.
Share of Dinapigue
5.2%
of the municipality's total 6,116 residents.
Rank in Isabela
1024thof 1,055
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Dinapigue (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 Bucal Norte
Where is Barangay Bucal Norte located?▾
Barangay Bucal Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Dinapigue, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bucal Norte hall?▾
Barangay Bucal Norte is located in Dinapigue, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucal Norte?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucal Norte is Danilo Sakiwat Comida (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bucal Norte?▾
You can contact Barangay Bucal Norte via phone at 09126889910.
What municipality is Barangay Bucal Norte part of?▾
Barangay Bucal Norte is one of 6 barangays in the municipality of Dinapigue, Isabela, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bucal Norte urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bucal Norte 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 Dinapigue?▾
Dinapigue 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 Bucal Norte.
Has the population of Barangay Bucal Norte been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bucal Norte went from 283 residents to 319 — a change of +12.7% 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 Bucal Norte in?▾
Barangay Bucal Norte is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Isabela, and is one of 6 barangays administered by Dinapigue.
How many barangays are in Dinapigue?▾
Dinapigue has 6 barangays, including Barangay Bucal Norte. You can browse the full list on our Dinapigue page.
How many residents does Barangay Bucal Norte have?▾
Barangay Bucal Norte had a population of 319 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bucal Norte?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dinapigue is 3336. 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 Bucal Norte, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bucal Norte 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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