Barangay Bagtu is a barangay in Maria Aurora, Aurora, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Maria Aurora. It had a population of 770 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Maria Aurora. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Jerry Bitong Sabado(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bagtu · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bagtu
Barangay Bagtu is a small barangay in the municipality of Maria Aurora, located in the province of Aurora, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bagtu had a population of 770. This made it the 27th largest of 40 barangays in Maria Aurora by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bagtu accounted for approximately 1.67% of the total population of Maria Aurora, which stood at 45,972 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bagtu moved from 849 residents to 770, an intercensal change of -9.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bagtu is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Maria Aurora is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bagtu, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aurora, which contains 151 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bagtu ranks 111th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aurora is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Bagtu 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 Maria Aurora 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 Bagtu from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
779
—
—
2020 CPH
849
+70
+9.0%
2024 POPCEN
770
-79
-9.3%
2015–2020: +9.0% total (+1.74%/yr).2020–2024: -9.3% total (-2.41%/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 Maria Aurora
27thof 40
Among the lower half of Maria Aurora by population.
Share of Maria Aurora
1.7%
of the municipality's total 45,972 residents.
Rank in Aurora
111thof 151
Province-wide percentile: 27.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Maria Aurora (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bagtu in Maria Aurora during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bagtu
Where is Barangay Bagtu located?▾
Barangay Bagtu is a barangay in the municipality of Maria Aurora, Aurora, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bagtu hall?▾
Barangay Bagtu is located in Maria Aurora, Aurora, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagtu?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagtu is Jerry Bitong Sabado (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bagtu?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bagtu is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Maria Aurora LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bagtu part of?▾
Barangay Bagtu is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Maria Aurora, Aurora, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bagtu urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bagtu 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 Maria Aurora?▾
Maria Aurora 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 Bagtu.
Has the population of Barangay Bagtu been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bagtu went from 849 residents to 770 — a change of -9.3% 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 Bagtu in?▾
Barangay Bagtu is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Aurora, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Maria Aurora.
How many barangays are in Maria Aurora?▾
Maria Aurora has 40 barangays, including Barangay Bagtu. You can browse the full list on our Maria Aurora page.
How many residents does Barangay Bagtu have?▾
Barangay Bagtu had a population of 770 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bagtu?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Maria Aurora is 3202. 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 Bagtu, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bagtu was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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