Located in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Barangay Besong is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Kayapa. It had a population of 998 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Enrique Dipas Cuilan JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Besong · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Besong
Situated in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Barangay Besong is one of 30 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Besong had a population of 998. This made it the 11th largest of 30 barangays in Kayapa by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Besong accounted for approximately 3.58% of the total population of Kayapa, which stood at 27,865 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 962 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 998 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Besong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kayapa is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Besong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Vizcaya, which contains 275 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Besong ranks 209th by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Vizcaya is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Besong 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 Kayapa 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 Besong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
921
—
—
2020 CPH
962
+41
+4.5%
2024 POPCEN
998
+36
+3.7%
2015–2020: +4.5% total (+0.87%/yr).2020–2024: +3.7% total (+0.92%/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 Kayapa
11thof 30
Among the upper half of Kayapa by population.
Share of Kayapa
3.6%
of the municipality's total 27,865 residents.
Rank in Nueva Vizcaya
209thof 275
Province-wide percentile: 24.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Kayapa (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Besong
Where is Barangay Besong located?▾
Barangay Besong is a barangay in the municipality of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Besong hall?▾
Barangay Besong is located in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Besong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Besong is Enrique Dipas Cuilan JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Besong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Besong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Kayapa LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Besong part of?▾
Barangay Besong is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines.
Is Barangay Besong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Besong 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 Kayapa?▾
Kayapa 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 Besong.
Has the population of Barangay Besong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Besong went from 962 residents to 998 — a change of +3.7% 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 Besong in?▾
Barangay Besong is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Vizcaya, and is one of 30 barangays administered by Kayapa.
How many barangays are in Kayapa?▾
Kayapa has 30 barangays, including Barangay Besong. You can browse the full list on our Kayapa page.
How many residents does Barangay Besong have?▾
Barangay Besong had a population of 998 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Besong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kayapa is 3708. 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 Besong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Besong 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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