Situated in the municipality of Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Apaya is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 596 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Alilem. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Pedrito Telado Telo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Apaya · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Apaya
Barangay Apaya is a small barangay in the municipality of Alilem, located in the province of Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Apaya had a population of 596. This made it the 6th largest of 9 barangays in Alilem by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Apaya accounted for approximately 7.70% of the total population of Alilem, which stood at 7,736 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 598 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 596 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.3%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Apaya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alilem is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Apaya, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Apaya ranks 511th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Apaya 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 Alilem 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 Apaya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
531
—
—
2020 CPH
598
+67
+12.6%
2024 POPCEN
596
-2
-0.3%
2015–2020: +12.6% total (+2.41%/yr).2020–2024: -0.3% total (-0.08%/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 Alilem
6thof 9
Among the lower half of Alilem by population.
Share of Alilem
7.7%
of the municipality's total 7,736 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
511thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 34.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Alilem (municipality) class
4th
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 Apaya in Alilem during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Apaya
Where is Barangay Apaya located?▾
Barangay Apaya is a barangay in the municipality of Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Apaya hall?▾
Barangay Apaya is located in Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Apaya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Apaya is Pedrito Telado Telo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Apaya?▾
You can contact Barangay Apaya via phone at 09198397960.
What municipality is Barangay Apaya part of?▾
Barangay Apaya is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Alilem, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Apaya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Apaya 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 Alilem?▾
Alilem is classified as a 4th 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 Apaya.
Has the population of Barangay Apaya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Apaya went from 598 residents to 596 — a change of -0.3% 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 Apaya in?▾
Barangay Apaya is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Alilem.
How many barangays are in Alilem?▾
Alilem has 9 barangays, including Barangay Apaya. You can browse the full list on our Alilem page.
How many residents does Barangay Apaya have?▾
Barangay Apaya had a population of 596 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Apaya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alilem is 2716. 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 Apaya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Apaya was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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