Barangay Cabatacan is a barangay in Pudtol, Apayao, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Pudtol. It had a population of 1,827 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 Pudtol. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Medie Galut Fuertes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cabatacan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Cabatacan
Barangay Cabatacan is a small barangay in the municipality of Pudtol, located in the province of Apayao, in the CAR region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabatacan had a population of 1,827. This made it the 2nd largest of 22 barangays in Pudtol by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabatacan accounted for approximately 11.65% of the total population of Pudtol, which stood at 15,676 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Cabatacan changed from 1,588 to 1,827, a shift of +15.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Pudtol. Barangay Cabatacan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pudtol is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabatacan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Apayao, which contains 133 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cabatacan ranks 13th by 2024 POPCEN population. Apayao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cabatacan 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 Pudtol 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 Cabatacan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,529
—
—
2020 CPH
1,588
+59
+3.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,827
+239
+15.1%
2015–2020: +3.9% total (+0.76%/yr).2020–2024: +15.1% total (+3.57%/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 Pudtol
2ndof 22
Among the top 10% of Pudtol by population.
Share of Pudtol
11.7%
of the municipality's total 15,676 residents.
Rank in Apayao
13thof 133
Province-wide percentile: 91.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Pudtol (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 Cabatacan
Where is Barangay Cabatacan located?▾
Barangay Cabatacan is a barangay in the municipality of Pudtol, Apayao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabatacan hall?▾
Barangay Cabatacan is located in Pudtol, Apayao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabatacan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabatacan is Medie Galut Fuertes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cabatacan?▾
You can contact Barangay Cabatacan via phone at 09269115177.
What municipality is Barangay Cabatacan part of?▾
Barangay Cabatacan is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Pudtol, Apayao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabatacan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabatacan 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 Pudtol?▾
Pudtol 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 Cabatacan.
Has the population of Barangay Cabatacan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabatacan went from 1,588 residents to 1,827 — a change of +15.1% 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 Cabatacan in?▾
Barangay Cabatacan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Apayao, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Pudtol.
How many barangays are in Pudtol?▾
Pudtol has 22 barangays, including Barangay Cabatacan. You can browse the full list on our Pudtol page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabatacan have?▾
Barangay Cabatacan had a population of 1,827 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabatacan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pudtol is 3812. 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 Cabatacan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabatacan was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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