Located in Aringay, La Union, Barangay Alaska is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Aringay. It had a population of 1,009 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Artemio Rulloda Dumag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Alaska · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Alaska
Barangay Alaska forms part of Aringay, a municipality in La Union, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Alaska had a population of 1,009. This made it the 22nd largest of 24 barangays in Aringay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Alaska accounted for approximately 1.99% of the total population of Aringay, which stood at 50,786 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Alaska moved from 1,048 residents to 1,009, an intercensal change of -3.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Alaska is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Aringay is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Alaska, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of La Union, which contains 576 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Alaska ranks 357th by 2024 POPCEN population. La Union is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Aringay 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 Alaska from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
954
—
—
2020 CPH
1,048
+94
+9.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,009
-39
-3.7%
2015–2020: +9.9% total (+1.90%/yr).2020–2024: -3.7% total (-0.94%/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 Aringay
22ndof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Aringay by population.
Share of Aringay
2.0%
of the municipality's total 50,786 residents.
Rank in La Union
357thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Aringay (municipality) class
2nd
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Alaska
Where is Barangay Alaska located?▾
Barangay Alaska is a barangay in the municipality of Aringay, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Alaska hall?▾
Barangay Alaska is located in Aringay, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Alaska?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Alaska is Artemio Rulloda Dumag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Alaska?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Alaska is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Aringay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Alaska part of?▾
Barangay Alaska is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Aringay, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Alaska urban or rural?▾
Barangay Alaska 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 Aringay?▾
Aringay is classified as a 2nd 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 Alaska.
Has the population of Barangay Alaska been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Alaska went from 1,048 residents to 1,009 — a change of -3.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Alaska in?▾
Barangay Alaska is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of La Union, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Aringay.
How many barangays are in Aringay?▾
Aringay has 24 barangays, including Barangay Alaska. You can browse the full list on our Aringay page.
How many residents does Barangay Alaska have?▾
Barangay Alaska had a population of 1,009 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Alaska?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Aringay is 2503. 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 Alaska, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Alaska 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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