Situated in the municipality of Santo Niño, Cagayan, Barangay San Manuel is one of the administrative divisions of Cagayan Valley. It had a population of 930 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lydia Alcayde Licayo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Manuel · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay San Manuel
Barangay San Manuel forms part of Santo Niño, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Manuel had a population of 930. This made it the 13th largest of 31 barangays in Santo Niño by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Manuel accounted for approximately 3.20% of the total population of Santo Niño, which stood at 29,066 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay San Manuel moved from 906 residents to 930, an intercensal change of +2.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay San Manuel is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santo Niño is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Manuel, 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 San Manuel ranks 557th 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.
Barangay San Manuel 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 Santo Niño 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 Manuel from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
850
—
—
2020 CPH
906
+56
+6.6%
2024 POPCEN
930
+24
+2.6%
2015–2020: +6.6% total (+1.28%/yr).2020–2024: +2.6% total (+0.66%/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 Santo Niño
13thof 31
Among the upper half of Santo Niño by population.
Share of Santo Niño
3.2%
of the municipality's total 29,066 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
557thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santo Niño (municipality) class
2nd
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 San Manuel
Where is Barangay San Manuel located?▾
Barangay San Manuel is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Manuel hall?▾
Barangay San Manuel is located in Santo Niño, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Manuel?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Manuel is Lydia Alcayde Licayo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Manuel?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Manuel is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santo Niño LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Manuel part of?▾
Barangay San Manuel is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Santo Niño, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Manuel urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Manuel 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 Santo Niño?▾
Santo Niño is classified as a 2nd 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 Manuel.
Has the population of Barangay San Manuel been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Manuel went from 906 residents to 930 — a change of +2.6% 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 San Manuel in?▾
Barangay San Manuel 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 31 barangays administered by Santo Niño.
How many barangays are in Santo Niño?▾
Santo Niño has 31 barangays, including Barangay San Manuel. You can browse the full list on our Santo Niño page.
How many residents does Barangay San Manuel have?▾
Barangay San Manuel had a population of 930 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Manuel?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santo Niño is 3525. 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 Manuel, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Manuel was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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