Situated in the municipality of Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Caoayan is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 728 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Julius Cawali Fernandez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Caoayan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Caoayan
Barangay Caoayan is a small barangay in the municipality of Sugpon, located in the province of Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caoayan had a population of 728. This made it the 3rd largest of 6 barangays in Sugpon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Caoayan accounted for approximately 17.18% of the total population of Sugpon, which stood at 4,238 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 734 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 728 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.8%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Caoayan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sugpon is a municipality comprising 6 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Caoayan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Caoayan ranks 407th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Caoayan 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 Sugpon 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 Caoayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
663
—
—
2020 CPH
734
+71
+10.7%
2024 POPCEN
728
-6
-0.8%
2015–2020: +10.7% total (+2.06%/yr).2020–2024: -0.8% total (-0.20%/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 Sugpon
3rdof 6
Among the upper half of Sugpon by population.
Share of Sugpon
17.2%
of the municipality's total 4,238 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
407thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sugpon (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 Caoayan
Where is Barangay Caoayan located?▾
Barangay Caoayan is a barangay in the municipality of Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Caoayan hall?▾
Barangay Caoayan is located in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Caoayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Caoayan is Julius Cawali Fernandez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Caoayan?▾
You can contact Barangay Caoayan via phone at 09669400205.
What municipality is Barangay Caoayan part of?▾
Barangay Caoayan is one of 6 barangays in the municipality of Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Caoayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Caoayan 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 Sugpon?▾
Sugpon 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 Caoayan.
Has the population of Barangay Caoayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Caoayan went from 734 residents to 728 — a change of -0.8% 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 Caoayan in?▾
Barangay Caoayan is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 6 barangays administered by Sugpon.
How many barangays are in Sugpon?▾
Sugpon has 6 barangays, including Barangay Caoayan. You can browse the full list on our Sugpon page.
How many residents does Barangay Caoayan have?▾
Barangay Caoayan had a population of 728 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Caoayan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sugpon is 2717. 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 Caoayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Caoayan 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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