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Punong Barangay
Emmanuel Cahobe Dillig(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Culung · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Culung
Barangay Culung forms part of Tuao, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Culung had a population of 2,278. This made it the 10th largest of 32 barangays in Tuao by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Culung accounted for approximately 3.44% 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 Culung moved from 2,183 residents to 2,278, an intercensal change of +4.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Culung 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 Culung, 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 Culung ranks 142nd 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 Culung 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 Culung from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,130
—
—
2020 CPH
2,183
+53
+2.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,278
+95
+4.4%
2015–2020: +2.5% total (+0.49%/yr).2020–2024: +4.4% total (+1.07%/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
10thof 32
Among the upper half of Tuao by population.
Share of Tuao
3.4%
of the municipality's total 66,147 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
142ndof 820
Province-wide percentile: 83.
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 Culung
Where is Barangay Culung located?▾
Barangay Culung is a barangay in the municipality of Tuao, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Culung hall?▾
Barangay Culung 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 Culung?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Culung is Emmanuel Cahobe Dillig (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Culung?▾
You can contact Barangay Culung via phone at 09058141593.
What municipality is Barangay Culung part of?▾
Barangay Culung is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Tuao, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Culung urban or rural?▾
Barangay Culung 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 Culung.
Has the population of Barangay Culung been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Culung went from 2,183 residents to 2,278 — a change of +4.4% 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 Culung in?▾
Barangay Culung 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 Culung. You can browse the full list on our Tuao page.
How many residents does Barangay Culung have?▾
Barangay Culung had a population of 2,278 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Culung?▾
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 Culung, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Culung 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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