Situated in the municipality of Infanta, Pangasinan, Barangay Cato is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 4,968 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Infanta. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Napoleon Mendoza Domalanta(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cato · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Cato
Barangay Cato forms part of Infanta, a municipality in Pangasinan, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cato had a population of 4,968. This made it the 1st largest of 13 barangays in Infanta by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cato accounted for approximately 18.51% of the total population of Infanta, which stood at 26,837 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 Cato changed from 4,849 to 4,968, a shift of +2.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Infanta. Barangay Cato is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Infanta is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cato, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cato ranks 84th by 2024 POPCEN population. Pangasinan 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 Infanta 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 Cato from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,629
—
—
2020 CPH
4,849
+220
+4.8%
2024 POPCEN
4,968
+119
+2.5%
2015–2020: +4.8% total (+0.93%/yr).2020–2024: +2.5% total (+0.61%/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 Infanta
1stof 13
Among the top 10% of Infanta by population.
Share of Infanta
18.5%
of the municipality's total 26,837 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
84thof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 94.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Infanta (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Cato in Infanta during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Cato
Where is Barangay Cato located?▾
Barangay Cato is a barangay in the municipality of Infanta, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cato hall?▾
Barangay Cato is located in Infanta, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cato?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cato is Napoleon Mendoza Domalanta (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cato?▾
You can contact Barangay Cato via phone at 09484516476.
What municipality is Barangay Cato part of?▾
Barangay Cato is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cato urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cato 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 Infanta?▾
Infanta 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 Cato.
Has the population of Barangay Cato been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cato went from 4,849 residents to 4,968 — a change of +2.5% 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 Cato in?▾
Barangay Cato is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Pangasinan, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Infanta.
How many barangays are in Infanta?▾
Infanta has 13 barangays, including Barangay Cato. You can browse the full list on our Infanta page.
How many residents does Barangay Cato have?▾
Barangay Cato had a population of 4,968 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cato?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Infanta is 2412. 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 Cato, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cato 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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