Barangay Abatan is a local government unit in Hungduan, Ifugao, in the CAR region of the Philippines. It had a population of 877 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 Hungduan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Sherwin Ballatong Yogyog(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Abatan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Abatan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Abatan is one of the administrative divisions of Hungduan in Ifugao, CAR, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Abatan had a population of 877. This made it the 4th largest of 9 barangays in Hungduan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Abatan accounted for approximately 9.78% of the total population of Hungduan, which stood at 8,970 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 857 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 877 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Abatan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hungduan is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Abatan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ifugao, which contains 176 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Abatan ranks 99th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ifugao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Abatan 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 Hungduan 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 Abatan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
883
—
—
2020 CPH
857
-26
-2.9%
2024 POPCEN
877
+20
+2.3%
2015–2020: -2.9% total (-0.60%/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 Hungduan
4thof 9
Among the upper half of Hungduan by population.
Share of Hungduan
9.8%
of the municipality's total 8,970 residents.
Rank in Ifugao
99thof 176
Province-wide percentile: 44.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Hungduan (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 Abatan
Where is Barangay Abatan located?▾
Barangay Abatan is a barangay in the municipality of Hungduan, Ifugao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Abatan hall?▾
Barangay Abatan is located in Hungduan, Ifugao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Abatan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Abatan is Sherwin Ballatong Yogyog (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Abatan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Abatan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Hungduan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Abatan part of?▾
Barangay Abatan is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Hungduan, Ifugao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Abatan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Abatan 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 Hungduan?▾
Hungduan 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 Abatan.
Has the population of Barangay Abatan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Abatan went from 857 residents to 877 — a change of +2.3% 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 Abatan in?▾
Barangay Abatan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Ifugao, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Hungduan.
How many barangays are in Hungduan?▾
Hungduan has 9 barangays, including Barangay Abatan. You can browse the full list on our Hungduan page.
How many residents does Barangay Abatan have?▾
Barangay Abatan had a population of 877 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Abatan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hungduan is 3603. 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 Abatan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Abatan 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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