Situated in the municipality of Tuao, Cagayan, Barangay Bulagao is one of the administrative divisions of Cagayan Valley. It had a population of 3,862 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Richmond Villanueva Zinampan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bulagao · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bulagao
Situated in Tuao, Cagayan, Barangay Bulagao is one of 32 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bulagao had a population of 3,862. This made it the 4th largest of 32 barangays in Tuao by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bulagao accounted for approximately 5.84% of the total population of Tuao, which stood at 66,147 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bulagao moved from 3,761 residents to 3,862, an intercensal change of +2.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Bulagao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tuao is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bulagao, 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 Bulagao ranks 42nd 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 Bulagao 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 Tuao 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 Bulagao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,649
—
—
2020 CPH
3,761
+112
+3.1%
2024 POPCEN
3,862
+101
+2.7%
2015–2020: +3.1% total (+0.61%/yr).2020–2024: +2.7% 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 Tuao
4thof 32
Among the top 10% of Tuao by population.
Share of Tuao
5.8%
of the municipality's total 66,147 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
42ndof 820
Province-wide percentile: 95.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tuao (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 Bulagao
Where is Barangay Bulagao located?▾
Barangay Bulagao is a barangay in the municipality of Tuao, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bulagao hall?▾
Barangay Bulagao is located in Tuao, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulagao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulagao is Richmond Villanueva Zinampan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bulagao?▾
You can contact Barangay Bulagao via phone at 09057039188.
What municipality is Barangay Bulagao part of?▾
Barangay Bulagao is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Tuao, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bulagao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bulagao 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 Tuao?▾
Tuao 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 Bulagao.
Has the population of Barangay Bulagao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bulagao went from 3,761 residents to 3,862 — a change of +2.7% 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 Bulagao in?▾
Barangay Bulagao 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 32 barangays administered by Tuao.
How many barangays are in Tuao?▾
Tuao has 32 barangays, including Barangay Bulagao. You can browse the full list on our Tuao page.
How many residents does Barangay Bulagao have?▾
Barangay Bulagao had a population of 3,862 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bulagao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tuao is 3528. 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 Bulagao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bulagao was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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