Situated in the municipality of Pidigan, Abra, Barangay San Diego is one of the administrative divisions of CAR. It had a population of 529 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Primitiva Pacupac Madriaga(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Diego · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay San Diego
Barangay San Diego is a small barangay in the municipality of Pidigan, located in the province of Abra, in the CAR region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Diego had a population of 529. This made it the 13th largest of 15 barangays in Pidigan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Diego accounted for approximately 4.39% of the total population of Pidigan, which stood at 12,058 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 477 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 529 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +10.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay San Diego is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pidigan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Diego, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Abra, which contains 303 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Diego ranks 189th by 2024 POPCEN population. Abra 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 Pidigan 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 San Diego from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
513
—
—
2020 CPH
477
-36
-7.0%
2024 POPCEN
529
+52
+10.9%
2015–2020: -7.0% total (-1.44%/yr).2020–2024: +10.9% total (+2.62%/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 Pidigan
13thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Pidigan by population.
Share of Pidigan
4.4%
of the municipality's total 12,058 residents.
Rank in Abra
189thof 303
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Pidigan (municipality) class
5th
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 San Diego in Pidigan during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay San Diego
Where is Barangay San Diego located?▾
Barangay San Diego is a barangay in the municipality of Pidigan, Abra, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Diego hall?▾
Barangay San Diego is located in Pidigan, Abra, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Diego?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Diego is Primitiva Pacupac Madriaga (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Diego?▾
You can contact Barangay San Diego via phone at 09176423165.
What municipality is Barangay San Diego part of?▾
Barangay San Diego is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Pidigan, Abra, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Diego urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Diego 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 Pidigan?▾
Pidigan is classified as a 5th 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 San Diego.
Has the population of Barangay San Diego been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Diego went from 477 residents to 529 — a change of +10.9% 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 San Diego in?▾
Barangay San Diego is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Abra, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Pidigan.
How many barangays are in Pidigan?▾
Pidigan has 15 barangays, including Barangay San Diego. You can browse the full list on our Pidigan page.
How many residents does Barangay San Diego have?▾
Barangay San Diego had a population of 529 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Diego?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pidigan is 2806. 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 San Diego, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Diego 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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