Barangay Curareng is a barangay in Alcala, Pangasinan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alcala. It had a population of 876 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Ricardo Garcia Viernes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Curareng · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Curareng
Barangay Curareng forms part of Alcala, a municipality in Pangasinan, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Curareng had a population of 876. This made it the 21st largest of 21 barangays in Alcala by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Curareng accounted for approximately 1.77% of the total population of Alcala, which stood at 49,479 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 881 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 876 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.6%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Curareng is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alcala is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Curareng, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Curareng ranks 1214th by 2024 POPCEN population. Pangasinan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Curareng 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 Alcala 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 Curareng from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
718
—
—
2020 CPH
881
+163
+22.7%
2024 POPCEN
876
-5
-0.6%
2015–2020: +22.7% total (+4.18%/yr).2020–2024: -0.6% total (-0.14%/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 Alcala
21stof 21
Among the smaller barangays of Alcala by population.
Share of Alcala
1.8%
of the municipality's total 49,479 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
1214thof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Alcala (municipality) class
3rd
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Curareng in Alcala during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Curareng
Where is Barangay Curareng located?▾
Barangay Curareng is a barangay in the municipality of Alcala, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Curareng hall?▾
Barangay Curareng is located in Alcala, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Curareng?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Curareng is Ricardo Garcia Viernes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Curareng?▾
You can contact Barangay Curareng via phone at 09287476386.
What municipality is Barangay Curareng part of?▾
Barangay Curareng is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Curareng urban or rural?▾
Barangay Curareng 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 Alcala?▾
Alcala is classified as a 3rd 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 Curareng.
Has the population of Barangay Curareng been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Curareng went from 881 residents to 876 — a change of -0.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Curareng in?▾
Barangay Curareng is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Pangasinan, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Alcala.
How many barangays are in Alcala?▾
Alcala has 21 barangays, including Barangay Curareng. You can browse the full list on our Alcala page.
How many residents does Barangay Curareng have?▾
Barangay Curareng had a population of 876 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Curareng?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alcala is 2425. 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 Curareng, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Curareng 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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