Located in Kapangan, Benguet, Barangay Pongayan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Kapangan. It had a population of 917 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mario Sab-it Soriano(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pongayan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Pongayan
Barangay Pongayan forms part of Kapangan, a municipality in Benguet, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pongayan had a population of 917. This made it the 13th largest of 15 barangays in Kapangan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pongayan accounted for approximately 4.57% of the total population of Kapangan, which stood at 20,048 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Pongayan moved from 869 residents to 917, an intercensal change of +5.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Pongayan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kapangan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pongayan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Benguet, which contains 269 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pongayan ranks 229th by 2024 POPCEN population. Benguet is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Pongayan 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 Kapangan 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 Pongayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
786
—
—
2020 CPH
869
+83
+10.6%
2024 POPCEN
917
+48
+5.5%
2015–2020: +10.6% total (+2.03%/yr).2020–2024: +5.5% total (+1.35%/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 Kapangan
13thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Kapangan by population.
Share of Kapangan
4.6%
of the municipality's total 20,048 residents.
Rank in Benguet
229thof 269
Province-wide percentile: 15.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Kapangan (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 Pongayan
Where is Barangay Pongayan located?▾
Barangay Pongayan is a barangay in the municipality of Kapangan, Benguet, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pongayan hall?▾
Barangay Pongayan is located in Kapangan, Benguet, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pongayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pongayan is Mario Sab-it Soriano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pongayan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pongayan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Kapangan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pongayan part of?▾
Barangay Pongayan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Kapangan, Benguet, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pongayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pongayan 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 Kapangan?▾
Kapangan 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 Pongayan.
Has the population of Barangay Pongayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pongayan went from 869 residents to 917 — a change of +5.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pongayan in?▾
Barangay Pongayan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Benguet, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Kapangan.
How many barangays are in Kapangan?▾
Kapangan has 15 barangays, including Barangay Pongayan. You can browse the full list on our Kapangan page.
How many residents does Barangay Pongayan have?▾
Barangay Pongayan had a population of 917 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pongayan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kapangan is 2613. 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 Pongayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pongayan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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