Situated in the municipality of Aringay, La Union, Barangay Pangao-aoan West is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 984 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lea Alva Cacanindin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pangao-aoan West · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Pangao-aoan West
Barangay Pangao-aoan West 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 Pangao-aoan West had a population of 984. This made it the 24th largest of 24 barangays in Aringay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pangao-aoan West accounted for approximately 1.94% of the total population of Aringay, which stood at 50,786 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Pangao-aoan West changed from 1,004 to 984, a shift of -2.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Aringay. Barangay Pangao-aoan West 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 Pangao-aoan West, 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 Pangao-aoan West ranks 362nd 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 Pangao-aoan West from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
969
—
—
2020 CPH
1,004
+35
+3.6%
2024 POPCEN
984
-20
-2.0%
2015–2020: +3.6% total (+0.71%/yr).2020–2024: -2.0% total (-0.50%/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
24thof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Aringay by population.
Share of Aringay
1.9%
of the municipality's total 50,786 residents.
Rank in La Union
362ndof 576
Province-wide percentile: 37.
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 Pangao-aoan West
Where is Barangay Pangao-aoan West located?▾
Barangay Pangao-aoan West is a barangay in the municipality of Aringay, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pangao-aoan West hall?▾
Barangay Pangao-aoan West 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 Pangao-aoan West?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pangao-aoan West is Lea Alva Cacanindin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pangao-aoan West?▾
You can contact Barangay Pangao-aoan West via phone at 09951851938.
What municipality is Barangay Pangao-aoan West part of?▾
Barangay Pangao-aoan West is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Aringay, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pangao-aoan West urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pangao-aoan West 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 Pangao-aoan West.
Has the population of Barangay Pangao-aoan West been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pangao-aoan West went from 1,004 residents to 984 — a change of -2.0% 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 Pangao-aoan West in?▾
Barangay Pangao-aoan West 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 Pangao-aoan West. You can browse the full list on our Aringay page.
How many residents does Barangay Pangao-aoan West have?▾
Barangay Pangao-aoan West had a population of 984 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pangao-aoan West?▾
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 Pangao-aoan West, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pangao-aoan West 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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