Barangay Bagu is a local government unit in Pamplona, Cagayan, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,037 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Pamplona. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Jerry Taruc Cabalang(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bagu · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bagu
Barangay Bagu forms part of Pamplona, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bagu had a population of 2,037. This made it the 3rd largest of 18 barangays in Pamplona by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bagu accounted for approximately 8.09% of the total population of Pamplona, which stood at 25,182 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,409 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,037 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -15.4%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Bagu is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pamplona is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bagu, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bagu ranks 182nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bagu 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 Pamplona 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 Bagu from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,229
—
—
2020 CPH
2,409
+180
+8.1%
2024 POPCEN
2,037
-372
-15.4%
2015–2020: +8.1% total (+1.57%/yr).2020–2024: -15.4% total (-4.11%/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 Pamplona
3rdof 18
Among the top quartile of Pamplona by population.
Share of Pamplona
8.1%
of the municipality's total 25,182 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
182ndof 820
Province-wide percentile: 78.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Pamplona (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bagu in Pamplona during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bagu
Where is Barangay Bagu located?▾
Barangay Bagu is a barangay in the municipality of Pamplona, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bagu hall?▾
Barangay Bagu is located in Pamplona, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagu?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bagu is Jerry Taruc Cabalang (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bagu?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bagu is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pamplona LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bagu part of?▾
Barangay Bagu is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Pamplona, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bagu urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bagu 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 Pamplona?▾
Pamplona 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 Bagu.
Has the population of Barangay Bagu been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bagu went from 2,409 residents to 2,037 — a change of -15.4% 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 Bagu in?▾
Barangay Bagu is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Pamplona.
How many barangays are in Pamplona?▾
Pamplona has 18 barangays, including Barangay Bagu. You can browse the full list on our Pamplona page.
How many residents does Barangay Bagu have?▾
Barangay Bagu had a population of 2,037 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bagu?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pamplona is 3522. 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 Bagu, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bagu 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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