Located in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Barangay Apatan is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Pinukpuk. It had a population of 2,534 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
George Frederic Dasayon Obal(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Apatan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Apatan
Situated in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Barangay Apatan is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within CAR.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Apatan had a population of 2,534. This made it the 3rd largest of 23 barangays in Pinukpuk by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Apatan accounted for approximately 7.23% of the total population of Pinukpuk, which stood at 35,033 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,249 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,534 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +12.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Apatan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pinukpuk is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Apatan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Kalinga, which contains 153 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Apatan ranks 18th by 2024 POPCEN population. Kalinga is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Apatan 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 Pinukpuk 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 Apatan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,067
—
—
2020 CPH
2,249
+182
+8.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,534
+285
+12.7%
2015–2020: +8.8% total (+1.70%/yr).2020–2024: +12.7% total (+3.03%/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 Pinukpuk
3rdof 23
Among the top 10% of Pinukpuk by population.
Share of Pinukpuk
7.2%
of the municipality's total 35,033 residents.
Rank in Kalinga
18thof 153
Province-wide percentile: 89.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pinukpuk (municipality) class
1st
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 Apatan
Where is Barangay Apatan located?▾
Barangay Apatan is a barangay in the municipality of Pinukpuk, Kalinga, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Apatan hall?▾
Barangay Apatan is located in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Apatan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Apatan is George Frederic Dasayon Obal (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Apatan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Apatan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pinukpuk LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Apatan part of?▾
Barangay Apatan is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Philippines.
Is Barangay Apatan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Apatan 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 Pinukpuk?▾
Pinukpuk is classified as a 1st 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 Apatan.
Has the population of Barangay Apatan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Apatan went from 2,249 residents to 2,534 — a change of +12.7% 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 Apatan in?▾
Barangay Apatan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Kalinga, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Pinukpuk.
How many barangays are in Pinukpuk?▾
Pinukpuk has 23 barangays, including Barangay Apatan. You can browse the full list on our Pinukpuk page.
How many residents does Barangay Apatan have?▾
Barangay Apatan had a population of 2,534 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Apatan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pinukpuk is 3806. 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 Apatan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Apatan 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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