Located in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, Barangay Bitnong is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Dupax Del Norte. It had a population of 3,296 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Bert Villase Gorio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bitnong · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bitnong
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Bitnong is one of the administrative divisions of Dupax Del Norte in Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bitnong had a population of 3,296. This made it the 4th largest of 15 barangays in Dupax Del Norte by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bitnong accounted for approximately 9.28% of the total population of Dupax Del Norte, which stood at 35,509 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 Bitnong changed from 3,239 to 3,296, a shift of +1.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Dupax Del Norte. Barangay Bitnong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dupax Del Norte is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bitnong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Vizcaya, which contains 275 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bitnong ranks 34th by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Vizcaya is classified as a 2nd 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 Dupax Del Norte 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 Bitnong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,641
—
—
2020 CPH
3,239
+598
+22.6%
2024 POPCEN
3,296
+57
+1.8%
2015–2020: +22.6% total (+4.17%/yr).2020–2024: +1.8% total (+0.44%/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 Dupax Del Norte
4thof 15
Among the top quartile of Dupax Del Norte by population.
Share of Dupax Del Norte
9.3%
of the municipality's total 35,509 residents.
Rank in Nueva Vizcaya
34thof 275
Province-wide percentile: 88.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Dupax Del Norte (municipality) class
3rd
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 Bitnong
Where is Barangay Bitnong located?▾
Barangay Bitnong is a barangay in the municipality of Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bitnong hall?▾
Barangay Bitnong is located in Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bitnong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bitnong is Bert Villase Gorio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bitnong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bitnong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Dupax Del Norte LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bitnong part of?▾
Barangay Bitnong is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bitnong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bitnong 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 Dupax Del Norte?▾
Dupax Del Norte is classified as a 3rd 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 Bitnong.
Has the population of Barangay Bitnong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bitnong went from 3,239 residents to 3,296 — a change of +1.8% 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 Bitnong in?▾
Barangay Bitnong is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Vizcaya, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Dupax Del Norte.
How many barangays are in Dupax Del Norte?▾
Dupax Del Norte has 15 barangays, including Barangay Bitnong. You can browse the full list on our Dupax Del Norte page.
How many residents does Barangay Bitnong have?▾
Barangay Bitnong had a population of 3,296 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bitnong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dupax Del Norte is 3706. 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 Bitnong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bitnong 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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