Barangay Cagandungan is a barangay in Luna, Apayao, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Luna. It had a population of 839 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jerry Delos Santos Vitos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cagandungan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Cagandungan
Barangay Cagandungan is a small barangay in the municipality of Luna, 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 Cagandungan had a population of 839. This made it the 10th largest of 22 barangays in Luna by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cagandungan accounted for approximately 3.88% of the total population of Luna, which stood at 21,630 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 Cagandungan changed from 785 to 839, a shift of +6.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Luna. Barangay Cagandungan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Luna is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cagandungan, 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 Cagandungan ranks 66th 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.
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 Luna 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 Cagandungan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
647
—
—
2020 CPH
785
+138
+21.3%
2024 POPCEN
839
+54
+6.9%
2015–2020: +21.3% total (+3.94%/yr).2020–2024: +6.9% total (+1.68%/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 Luna
10thof 22
Among the upper half of Luna by population.
Share of Luna
3.9%
of the municipality's total 21,630 residents.
Rank in Apayao
66thof 133
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Luna (municipality) class
2nd
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 Cagandungan
Where is Barangay Cagandungan located?▾
Barangay Cagandungan is a barangay in the municipality of Luna, Apayao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cagandungan hall?▾
Barangay Cagandungan is located in Luna, Apayao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cagandungan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cagandungan is Jerry Delos Santos Vitos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cagandungan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cagandungan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Luna LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cagandungan part of?▾
Barangay Cagandungan is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Luna, Apayao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cagandungan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cagandungan 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 Luna?▾
Luna is classified as a 2nd 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 Cagandungan.
Has the population of Barangay Cagandungan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cagandungan went from 785 residents to 839 — a change of +6.9% 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 Cagandungan in?▾
Barangay Cagandungan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Apayao, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Luna.
How many barangays are in Luna?▾
Luna has 22 barangays, including Barangay Cagandungan. You can browse the full list on our Luna page.
How many residents does Barangay Cagandungan have?▾
Barangay Cagandungan had a population of 839 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cagandungan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Luna is 3813. 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 Cagandungan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cagandungan 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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