Located in Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, Barangay Pacuhan is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Salug. It had a population of 781 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Roger Alampay Salagoste(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pacuhan · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Pacuhan
Barangay Pacuhan forms part of Salug, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pacuhan had a population of 781. This made it the 20th largest of 23 barangays in Salug by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pacuhan accounted for approximately 2.36% of the total population of Salug, which stood at 33,060 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Pacuhan moved from 766 residents to 781, an intercensal change of +2.0%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Pacuhan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Salug is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pacuhan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pacuhan ranks 505th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte is classified as a 1st 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 Salug 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 Pacuhan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
674
—
—
2020 CPH
766
+92
+13.6%
2024 POPCEN
781
+15
+2.0%
2015–2020: +13.6% total (+2.59%/yr).2020–2024: +2.0% total (+0.49%/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 Salug
20thof 23
Among the smaller barangays of Salug by population.
Share of Salug
2.4%
of the municipality's total 33,060 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
505thof 691
Province-wide percentile: 27.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Salug (municipality) class
3rd
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 Pacuhan
Where is Barangay Pacuhan located?▾
Barangay Pacuhan is a barangay in the municipality of Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pacuhan hall?▾
Barangay Pacuhan is located in Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pacuhan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pacuhan is Roger Alampay Salagoste (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pacuhan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pacuhan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Salug LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pacuhan part of?▾
Barangay Pacuhan is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pacuhan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pacuhan 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 Salug?▾
Salug is classified as a 3rd 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 Pacuhan.
Has the population of Barangay Pacuhan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pacuhan went from 766 residents to 781 — a change of +2.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pacuhan in?▾
Barangay Pacuhan is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Salug.
How many barangays are in Salug?▾
Salug has 23 barangays, including Barangay Pacuhan. You can browse the full list on our Salug page.
How many residents does Barangay Pacuhan have?▾
Barangay Pacuhan had a population of 781 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pacuhan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Salug is 7114. 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 Pacuhan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pacuhan was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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