Barangay San Mateo is a barangay in Quirino, Isabela, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Quirino. It had a population of 1,556 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 Quirino. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Edwin Caliboso Inere(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Mateo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay San Mateo
Situated in Quirino, Isabela, Barangay San Mateo is one of 21 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Mateo had a population of 1,556. This made it the 6th largest of 21 barangays in Quirino by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Mateo accounted for approximately 6.17% of the total population of Quirino, which stood at 25,205 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 San Mateo changed from 1,558 to 1,556, a shift of -0.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Quirino. Barangay San Mateo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Quirino is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Mateo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Isabela, which contains 1,055 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Mateo ranks 414th by 2024 POPCEN population. Isabela is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay San Mateo 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 Quirino 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 Mateo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,554
—
—
2020 CPH
1,558
+4
+0.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,556
-2
-0.1%
2015–2020: +0.3% total (+0.05%/yr).2020–2024: -0.1% total (-0.03%/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 Quirino
6thof 21
Among the top quartile of Quirino by population.
Share of Quirino
6.2%
of the municipality's total 25,205 residents.
Rank in Isabela
414thof 1,055
Province-wide percentile: 61.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Quirino (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 San Mateo in Quirino during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay San Mateo
Where is Barangay San Mateo located?▾
Barangay San Mateo is a barangay in the municipality of Quirino, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Mateo hall?▾
Barangay San Mateo is located in Quirino, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Mateo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Mateo is Edwin Caliboso Inere (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Mateo?▾
You can contact Barangay San Mateo via phone at 09054343440.
What municipality is Barangay San Mateo part of?▾
Barangay San Mateo is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Quirino, Isabela, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Mateo urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Mateo 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 Quirino?▾
Quirino 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 San Mateo.
Has the population of Barangay San Mateo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Mateo went from 1,558 residents to 1,556 — a change of -0.1% 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 San Mateo in?▾
Barangay San Mateo is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Isabela, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Quirino.
How many barangays are in Quirino?▾
Quirino has 21 barangays, including Barangay San Mateo. You can browse the full list on our Quirino page.
How many residents does Barangay San Mateo have?▾
Barangay San Mateo had a population of 1,556 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Mateo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Quirino is 3321. 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 Mateo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Mateo 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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