Situated in the municipality of Kabugao, Apayao, Barangay Waga is one of the administrative divisions of CAR. It had a population of 159 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.
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Punong Barangay
Lucas Alday Pacio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Waga · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Waga
Barangay Waga is a very small barangay in the municipality of Kabugao, located in the province of Apayao, in the CAR region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Waga had a population of 159. This made it the 21st largest of 21 barangays in Kabugao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Waga accounted for approximately 0.97% of the total population of Kabugao, which stood at 16,425 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 Waga changed from 191 to 159, a shift of -16.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Kabugao. Barangay Waga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kabugao is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Waga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Apayao, which contains 133 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Waga ranks 130th by 2024 POPCEN population. Apayao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Waga 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 Kabugao 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 Waga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
212
—
—
2020 CPH
191
-21
-9.9%
2024 POPCEN
159
-32
-16.8%
2015–2020: -9.9% total (-2.06%/yr).2020–2024: -16.8% total (-4.48%/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 Kabugao
21stof 21
Among the smaller barangays of Kabugao by population.
Share of Kabugao
0.97%
of the municipality's total 16,425 residents.
Rank in Apayao
130thof 133
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Kabugao (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 Waga
Where is Barangay Waga located?▾
Barangay Waga is a barangay in the municipality of Kabugao, Apayao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Waga hall?▾
Barangay Waga is located in Kabugao, Apayao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Waga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Waga is Lucas Alday Pacio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Waga?▾
You can contact Barangay Waga via phone at 09168774727.
What municipality is Barangay Waga part of?▾
Barangay Waga is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Kabugao, Apayao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Waga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Waga 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 Kabugao?▾
Kabugao 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 Waga.
Has the population of Barangay Waga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Waga went from 191 residents to 159 — a change of -16.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Waga in?▾
Barangay Waga is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Apayao, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Kabugao.
How many barangays are in Kabugao?▾
Kabugao has 21 barangays, including Barangay Waga. You can browse the full list on our Kabugao page.
How many residents does Barangay Waga have?▾
Barangay Waga had a population of 159 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Waga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kabugao is 3809. 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 Waga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Waga was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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