Pinakbet (Highland Style)
Utilizes fresh mountain vegetables harvested from the provinceÔÇÖs cool, elevated slopes, often cooked with bagoong made from local river fish.
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Alfonso Casta├▒eda is a municipality in Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, made up of 6 barangays with a 2020 census population of 8,933. It is registered under PSGC code 0205015000 and uses ZIP code 3714. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Alfonso Casta├▒eda.
About Alfonso Casta├▒eda
Alfonso Casta├▒eda is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, 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 6 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 8,933 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0205015000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 3714.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 5 local dishes, and other places throughout Alfonso Casta├▒eda.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Alfonso Casta├▒eda.
Municipality
Classification
Nueva Vizcaya
Province
Cagayan Valley
Region
8,933
Population
6
Barangays
3714
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Alfonso Casta├▒eda is located in Nueva Vizcaya within the Cagayan Valley of the Philippines. The municipality includes 6 barangays.
Alfonso Casta├▒eda sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya, including Ambaguio, Aritao, Bagabag, Bambang.
Festivals and Events in Alfonso Casta├▒eda
0 recorded festivals and events in Alfonso Casta├▒eda.
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Local Food in Alfonso Casta├▒eda
Culinary specialties documented in Alfonso Casta├▒eda and Nueva Vizcaya.
Binungor
A fiery, exotic vegetable stew made from local greens, bamboo shoots, and sometimes snails (kuhol) or river shellfish, seasoned with plenty of chili.
Chicharon
The province has a growing reputation for high-quality, ultra-crispy chicharon (fried pork skin), often sold in markets along the national highway.
Freshwater Fish
Dishes featuring tilapia or mudfish caught from the Magat River, often grilled or cooked in sinigang with local citrus.
Citrus Delicacies
As the "Citrus Capital of the Philippines," many local desserts and drinks incorporate fresh pomelo, orange, or calamansi.
Barangays in Alfonso Casta├▒eda
Alfonso Casta├▒eda is divided into 6 barangays under PSGC code 0205015000.
Travel Tips for Alfonso Casta├▒eda
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 Alfonso Casta├▒eda.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Alfonso Casta├▒eda in the Philippine Administrative System
Alfonso Casta├▒eda is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0205015000. 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), Alfonso Casta├▒eda 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 6 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Alfonso Casta├▒eda is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Nueva Vizcaya in Cagayan Valley.
People Also Ask About Alfonso Casta├▒eda
What is Alfonso Casta├▒eda known for?
Alfonso Casta├▒eda is a municipality in Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 5 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Alfonso Casta├▒eda located?
Alfonso Casta├▒eda is located in Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0205015000.
How many barangays does Alfonso Casta├▒eda have?
Alfonso Casta├▒eda has 6 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Alfonso Casta├▒eda known for?
Documented local dishes include Pinakbet (Highland Style), Binungor, Chicharon.
What is the population of Alfonso Casta├▒eda?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Alfonso Casta├▒eda has a recorded population of 8,933.
What is the ZIP code of Alfonso Casta├▒eda?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Alfonso Casta├▒eda is 3714.
What cities or municipalities are near Alfonso Casta├▒eda?
Nearby localities in Nueva Vizcaya include Ambaguio, Aritao, Bagabag, Bambang.
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