Situated in the municipality of Gamu, Isabela, Barangay Buenavista is one of the administrative divisions of Cagayan Valley. It had a population of 942 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ferdinand Agustin Jacob(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buenavista · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Buenavista
Barangay Buenavista forms part of Gamu, a municipality in Isabela, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buenavista had a population of 942. This made it the 13th largest of 16 barangays in Gamu by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buenavista accounted for approximately 3.05% of the total population of Gamu, which stood at 30,850 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 Buenavista changed from 964 to 942, a shift of -2.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Gamu. Barangay Buenavista is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gamu is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buenavista, 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 Buenavista ranks 695th 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.
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 Gamu 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 Buenavista from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
999
—
—
2020 CPH
964
-35
-3.5%
2024 POPCEN
942
-22
-2.3%
2015–2020: -3.5% total (-0.71%/yr).2020–2024: -2.3% total (-0.58%/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 Gamu
13thof 16
Among the lower half of Gamu by population.
Share of Gamu
3.1%
of the municipality's total 30,850 residents.
Rank in Isabela
695thof 1,055
Province-wide percentile: 34.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Gamu (municipality) class
4th
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 Buenavista
Where is Barangay Buenavista located?▾
Barangay Buenavista is a barangay in the municipality of Gamu, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buenavista hall?▾
Barangay Buenavista is located in Gamu, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buenavista?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buenavista is Ferdinand Agustin Jacob (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buenavista?▾
You can contact Barangay Buenavista via phone at 09069570432.
What municipality is Barangay Buenavista part of?▾
Barangay Buenavista is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Gamu, Isabela, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buenavista urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buenavista 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 Gamu?▾
Gamu is classified as a 4th 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 Buenavista.
Has the population of Barangay Buenavista been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buenavista went from 964 residents to 942 — a change of -2.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buenavista in?▾
Barangay Buenavista 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 16 barangays administered by Gamu.
How many barangays are in Gamu?▾
Gamu has 16 barangays, including Barangay Buenavista. You can browse the full list on our Gamu page.
How many residents does Barangay Buenavista have?▾
Barangay Buenavista had a population of 942 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buenavista?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gamu is 3301. 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 Buenavista, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buenavista 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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