Located in Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Barangay Apuao is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Mercedes. It had a population of 582 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Alona Lanzaderas Gallego(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Apuao · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Apuao
Barangay Apuao is a small barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, located in the province of Camarines Norte, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Apuao had a population of 582. This made it the 24th largest of 26 barangays in Mercedes by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Apuao accounted for approximately 1.08% of the total population of Mercedes, which stood at 53,702 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 635 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 582 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -8.3%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Apuao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mercedes is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Apuao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Norte, which contains 282 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Apuao ranks 260th by 2024 POPCEN population. Camarines Norte is classified as a 2nd 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 Mercedes 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 Apuao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
647
—
—
2020 CPH
635
-12
-1.9%
2024 POPCEN
582
-53
-8.3%
2015–2020: -1.9% total (-0.37%/yr).2020–2024: -8.3% total (-2.16%/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 Mercedes
24thof 26
Among the smaller barangays of Mercedes by population.
Share of Mercedes
1.1%
of the municipality's total 53,702 residents.
Rank in Camarines Norte
260thof 282
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Mercedes (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 Apuao
Where is Barangay Apuao located?▾
Barangay Apuao is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Apuao hall?▾
Barangay Apuao is located in Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Apuao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Apuao is Alona Lanzaderas Gallego (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Apuao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Apuao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mercedes LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Apuao part of?▾
Barangay Apuao is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Apuao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Apuao 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 Mercedes?▾
Mercedes 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 Apuao.
Has the population of Barangay Apuao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Apuao went from 635 residents to 582 — a change of -8.3% 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 Apuao in?▾
Barangay Apuao is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Camarines Norte, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Mercedes.
How many barangays are in Mercedes?▾
Mercedes has 26 barangays, including Barangay Apuao. You can browse the full list on our Mercedes page.
How many residents does Barangay Apuao have?▾
Barangay Apuao had a population of 582 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Apuao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mercedes is 4601. 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 Apuao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Apuao 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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