Alfonso Castaneda Postal Codes, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan Valley Philippines

The postal code for Alfonso Castaneda is 3714 in Cagayan Valley, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Alfonso Castaneda.

Alfonso Castaneda on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Alfonso Castaneda municipalities in Philippines. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Alfonso Castaneda

Key Facts

Alfonso Castañeda is a municipality located in the province of Nueva Vizcaya within the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. Situated in the southernmost part of Nueva Vizcaya, this landlocked municipality occupies a strategic position in the Caraballo Mountains, serving as a boundary area between the Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon regions. With an approximate land area of 375 square kilometers, Alfonso Castañeda is characterized by its mountainous terrain and forested landscapes, making it one of the more sparsely populated areas in the province. The municipality is administratively divided into 6 barangays: Abuyo, Galintuja, Lublub, Pelaway, Cauayan, and Lipuga. Originally part of the municipality of Dupax del Sur, Alfonso Castañeda was established as an independent municipality in 1979 through Batas Pambansa Blg. 27, named in honor of Alfonso Castañeda, a former governor of Nueva Vizcaya. The area's economy is primarily agricultural, with rice, corn, and vegetable farming being the main livelihood activities, supplemented by some small-scale mining operations. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Alfonso Castañeda's barangays, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific inquiries and documentation needs.

Neighboring Regions

* Dupax del Norte

* Dupax del Sur

* Aritao

* Santa Fe

* Carranglan

* Balbalan