Barangay Cattaran is a barangay in Solana, Cagayan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Solana. It had a population of 2,615 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Omar Maddela Soriano(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cattaran · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Cattaran
Barangay Cattaran is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Solana, 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 Cattaran had a population of 2,615. This made it the 13th largest of 38 barangays in Solana by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cattaran accounted for approximately 2.91% of the total population of Solana, which stood at 89,840 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,780 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,615 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -5.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Cattaran is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Solana is a municipality comprising 38 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cattaran, 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 Cattaran ranks 114th 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 Solana 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 Cattaran from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,597
—
—
2020 CPH
2,780
+183
+7.0%
2024 POPCEN
2,615
-165
-5.9%
2015–2020: +7.0% total (+1.37%/yr).2020–2024: -5.9% total (-1.52%/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 Solana
13thof 38
Among the upper half of Solana by population.
Share of Solana
2.9%
of the municipality's total 89,840 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
114thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 86.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Solana (municipality) class
1st
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 Cattaran
Where is Barangay Cattaran located?▾
Barangay Cattaran is a barangay in the municipality of Solana, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cattaran hall?▾
Barangay Cattaran is located in Solana, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cattaran?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cattaran is Omar Maddela Soriano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cattaran?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cattaran is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Solana LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cattaran part of?▾
Barangay Cattaran is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Solana, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cattaran urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cattaran 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 Solana?▾
Solana is classified as a 1st 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 Cattaran.
Has the population of Barangay Cattaran been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cattaran went from 2,780 residents to 2,615 — a change of -5.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cattaran in?▾
Barangay Cattaran 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 38 barangays administered by Solana.
How many barangays are in Solana?▾
Solana has 38 barangays, including Barangay Cattaran. You can browse the full list on our Solana page.
How many residents does Barangay Cattaran have?▾
Barangay Cattaran had a population of 2,615 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cattaran?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Solana is 3503. 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 Cattaran, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cattaran 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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