Cordillera Administrative Region

Barangays in CAR

CAR has 6 provinces, 77 cities & municipalities, and 1,178 barangays.

Population & Statistics

From the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN)

Total Population (2024): 1,808,985
Population (2020): 1,797,660
Population (2015): 1,722,006
Growth (2020 → 2024): +0.6%

Barangay Insights for CAR

The most populous barangay in CAR is Brgy. Irisan with 36,932 residents, while the smallest with a reliable count is Brgy. Harrison-Claudio Carantes (58). Of the 1,178 barangays with a classification on record, 10% are urban and 90% rural. Elected-officials records are documented for 100% of the 1,178 barangays here.

Barangays: 1,178
Avg. population: 1,537
Median population: 960
Officials documented: 100%
Urban: 10%

Most populous

Brgy. Irisan

36,932 residents

Smallest (reliable count)

Brgy. Harrison-Claudio Carantes

58 residents

Fastest growing (2020 to 2024)

Brgy. Dacalan

+86.2%

Aggregated from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology.

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Most Populous Barangays in CAR

The largest barangays in CAR by population, from the latest Philippine Statistics Authority census.

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1.Brgy. Irisan— 36,932
2.Brgy. Pico— 26,510
3.Brgy. Bulanao— 21,219
4.Brgy. Balili— 18,475
5.Brgy. Bakakeng Central— 12,931
6.Brgy. Asin Road— 12,926
7.Brgy. Poblacion— 12,758
8.Brgy. Camp 7— 12,597
9.Brgy. Loakan Proper— 12,154
10.Brgy. Bakakeng North— 11,756

Major Cities in CAR

Top 8 cities by barangay count.

Provinces in CAR

Frequently Asked Questions about CAR

How many barangays are in CAR?▾

CAR has 1,178 barangays across 6 provinces and 77 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

What is the most populous barangay in CAR?▾

The most populous barangay in CAR is Brgy. Irisan with 36,932 residents, based on the latest census published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

What is the population of CAR?▾

CAR had a population of 1,808,985 according to 2024 POPCEN.

When was this page last updated?▾

The information on this page for CAR was last updated on 2026-06-29. Barangay counts and population figures can change over time; always verify with the local government unit before relying on this information for official transactions.