Milk Candy
Locally made pastillas from fresh carabao's milk; soft, creamy, and a famous provincial pasalubong.
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Alcala is a municipality in Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, made up of 46 barangays with a 2020 census population of 41,468. It is registered under PSGC code 0201502000 and uses ZIP code 3506. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Alcala.
About Alcala
Alcala is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 46 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 41,468 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0201502000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 3506.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and other places throughout Alcala.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Alcala.
Municipality
Classification
Cagayan
Province
Cagayan Valley
Region
41,468
Population
46
Barangays
3506
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Alcala is located in Cagayan within the Cagayan Valley of the Philippines. The municipality includes 46 barangays.
Alcala sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Cagayan, including Abulug, Allacapan, Amulung, Aparri.
Festivals and Events in Alcala
0 recorded festivals and events in Alcala.
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Local Food in Alcala
Culinary specialties documented in Alcala and Cagayan.
Pinakbet (Cagayan style)
Typically includes local vegetables and is often cooked with bagoong made from river fish rather than sea fish.
Ar-arusip
A type of seaweed or "sea grapes" that is crisp and juicy, often served as a fresh salad with tomatoes and onions.
Bambanti
Literally meaning "scarecrow," this is a unique local dish featuring meat (often duck or chicken) cooked in a variety of local herbs.
Barangays in Alcala
Alcala is divided into 46 barangays under PSGC code 0201502000.
Abbeg
0201502001
Afusing Bato
0201502002
Afusing Daga
0201502003
Agani
0201502004
Anulid
0105504001
Atainan
0105504003
Baculod
0201502005
Baybayog
0201502006
Bersamin
0105504004
Cabuluan
0201502007
Calantac
0201502008
Canarvacanan
0105504005
Carallangan
0201502009
Caranglaan
0105504006
Centro Norte
0201502010
Centro Sur
0201502011
Curareng
0105504007
Dalaoig
0201502012
Damurog
0201502013
Gualsic
0105504008
Jurisdiccion
0201502014
Kisikis
0105504009
Laoac
0105504010
Macayo
0105504011
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Travel Tips for Alcala
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Alcala.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Alcala in the Philippine Administrative System
Alcala is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0201502000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Alcala is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 46 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Alcala is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Cagayan in Cagayan Valley.
People Also Ask About Alcala
What is Alcala known for?
Alcala is a municipality in Cagayan, Cagayan Valley. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 4 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Alcala located?
Alcala is located in Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0201502000.
How many barangays does Alcala have?
Alcala has 46 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Alcala known for?
Documented local dishes include Milk Candy, Pinakbet (Cagayan style), Ar-arusip.
What is the population of Alcala?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Alcala has a recorded population of 41,468.
What is the ZIP code of Alcala?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Alcala is 3506.
What cities or municipalities are near Alcala?
Nearby localities in Cagayan include Abulug, Allacapan, Amulung, Aparri.
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Administrative and geographic data for Alcala follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →