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Punong Barangay
Nestor Baligad Carpio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Portabaga · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Portabaga
Barangay Portabaga is a very small barangay in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, located in the province of Cagayan, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Portabaga had a population of 297. This made it the 6th largest of 10 barangays in Santa Praxedes by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Portabaga accounted for approximately 6.40% of the total population of Santa Praxedes, which stood at 4,643 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 265 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 297 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +12.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Portabaga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Praxedes is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Portabaga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Portabaga ranks 782nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan 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 Santa Praxedes 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 Portabaga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
264
—
—
2020 CPH
265
+1
+0.4%
2024 POPCEN
297
+32
+12.1%
2015–2020: +0.4% total (+0.08%/yr).2020–2024: +12.1% total (+2.89%/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 Santa Praxedes
6thof 10
Among the upper half of Santa Praxedes by population.
Share of Santa Praxedes
6.4%
of the municipality's total 4,643 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
782ndof 820
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Praxedes (municipality) class
5th
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 Portabaga
Where is Barangay Portabaga located?▾
Barangay Portabaga is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Portabaga hall?▾
Barangay Portabaga is located in Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Portabaga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Portabaga is Nestor Baligad Carpio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Portabaga?▾
You can contact Barangay Portabaga via phone at 09156305282.
What municipality is Barangay Portabaga part of?▾
Barangay Portabaga is one of 10 barangays in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Portabaga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Portabaga 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 Santa Praxedes?▾
Santa Praxedes is classified as a 5th 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 Portabaga.
Has the population of Barangay Portabaga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Portabaga went from 265 residents to 297 — a change of +12.1% 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 Portabaga in?▾
Barangay Portabaga is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 10 barangays administered by Santa Praxedes.
How many barangays are in Santa Praxedes?▾
Santa Praxedes has 10 barangays, including Barangay Portabaga. You can browse the full list on our Santa Praxedes page.
How many residents does Barangay Portabaga have?▾
Barangay Portabaga had a population of 297 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Portabaga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Praxedes is 3521. 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 Portabaga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Portabaga 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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