Located in Gattaran, Cagayan, Barangay Barbarit is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Gattaran. It had a population of 940 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Abraham Rigon Agnir(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Barbarit · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Barbarit
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Barbarit is one of the administrative divisions of Gattaran in Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Barbarit had a population of 940. This made it the 30th largest of 50 barangays in Gattaran by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Barbarit accounted for approximately 1.57% of the total population of Gattaran, which stood at 59,704 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 915 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 940 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Barbarit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gattaran is a municipality comprising 50 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Barbarit, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Barbarit ranks 548th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Barbarit 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 Gattaran 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 Barbarit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
937
—
—
2020 CPH
915
-22
-2.3%
2024 POPCEN
940
+25
+2.7%
2015–2020: -2.3% total (-0.47%/yr).2020–2024: +2.7% total (+0.68%/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 Gattaran
30thof 50
Among the lower half of Gattaran by population.
Share of Gattaran
1.6%
of the municipality's total 59,704 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
548thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 33.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Gattaran (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 Barbarit
Where is Barangay Barbarit located?▾
Barangay Barbarit is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Barbarit hall?▾
Barangay Barbarit is located in Gattaran, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Barbarit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Barbarit is Abraham Rigon Agnir (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Barbarit?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Barbarit is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gattaran LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Barbarit part of?▾
Barangay Barbarit is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Gattaran, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Barbarit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Barbarit 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 Gattaran?▾
Gattaran 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 Barbarit.
Has the population of Barangay Barbarit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Barbarit went from 915 residents to 940 — a change of +2.7% 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 Barbarit in?▾
Barangay Barbarit is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 50 barangays administered by Gattaran.
How many barangays are in Gattaran?▾
Gattaran has 50 barangays, including Barangay Barbarit. You can browse the full list on our Gattaran page.
How many residents does Barangay Barbarit have?▾
Barangay Barbarit had a population of 940 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Barbarit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gattaran is 3508. 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 Barbarit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Barbarit 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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