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Punong Barangay
Samuel Gonato Hilongos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cagcagan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cagcagan
Situated in Poro, Cebu, Barangay Cagcagan is one of 17 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cagcagan had a population of 3,339. This made it the 2nd largest of 17 barangays in Poro by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cagcagan accounted for approximately 12.41% of the total population of Poro, which stood at 26,908 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cagcagan moved from 3,351 residents to 3,339, an intercensal change of -0.4%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Cagcagan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Poro is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cagcagan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cagcagan ranks 416th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cagcagan 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 Poro 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 Cagcagan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,114
—
—
2020 CPH
3,351
+237
+7.6%
2024 POPCEN
3,339
-12
-0.4%
2015–2020: +7.6% total (+1.48%/yr).2020–2024: -0.4% total (-0.09%/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 Poro
2ndof 17
Among the top 10% of Poro by population.
Share of Poro
12.4%
of the municipality's total 26,908 residents.
Rank in Cebu
416thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 66.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Poro (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Cagcagan
Where is Barangay Cagcagan located?▾
Barangay Cagcagan is a barangay in the municipality of Poro, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cagcagan hall?▾
Barangay Cagcagan is located in Poro, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cagcagan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cagcagan is Samuel Gonato Hilongos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cagcagan?▾
You can contact Barangay Cagcagan via phone at 09063473899.
What municipality is Barangay Cagcagan part of?▾
Barangay Cagcagan is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Poro, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cagcagan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cagcagan 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 Poro?▾
Poro 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 Cagcagan.
Has the population of Barangay Cagcagan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cagcagan went from 3,351 residents to 3,339 — a change of -0.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cagcagan in?▾
Barangay Cagcagan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Poro.
How many barangays are in Poro?▾
Poro has 17 barangays, including Barangay Cagcagan. You can browse the full list on our Poro page.
How many residents does Barangay Cagcagan have?▾
Barangay Cagcagan had a population of 3,339 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cagcagan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Poro is 6049. 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 Cagcagan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cagcagan 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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