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Punong Barangay
Lemuel Corrales Sampayan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guising · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Guising
Barangay Guising forms part of Gattaran, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guising had a population of 1,109. This made it the 23rd largest of 50 barangays in Gattaran by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guising accounted for approximately 1.86% of the total population of Gattaran, which stood at 59,704 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Guising moved from 1,094 residents to 1,109, an intercensal change of +1.4%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Guising 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 Guising, 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 Guising ranks 467th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Guising is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Guising from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,106
—
—
2020 CPH
1,094
-12
-1.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,109
+15
+1.4%
2015–2020: -1.1% total (-0.22%/yr).2020–2024: +1.4% total (+0.34%/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
23rdof 50
Among the upper half of Gattaran by population.
Share of Gattaran
1.9%
of the municipality's total 59,704 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
467thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 43.
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 Guising
Where is Barangay Guising located?▾
Barangay Guising is a barangay in the municipality of Gattaran, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guising hall?▾
Barangay Guising 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 Guising?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guising is Lemuel Corrales Sampayan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guising?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Guising 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 Guising part of?▾
Barangay Guising is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Gattaran, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guising urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guising 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 Guising.
Has the population of Barangay Guising been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guising went from 1,094 residents to 1,109 — a change of +1.4% 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 Guising in?▾
Barangay Guising 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 Guising. You can browse the full list on our Gattaran page.
How many residents does Barangay Guising have?▾
Barangay Guising had a population of 1,109 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guising?▾
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 Guising, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guising 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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