Situated in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Barangay Macupit is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 602 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jubel Sagario Castillo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Macupit · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Macupit
Barangay Macupit forms part of Bacarra, a municipality in Ilocos Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Macupit had a population of 602. This made it the 26th largest of 43 barangays in Bacarra by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Macupit accounted for approximately 1.84% of the total population of Bacarra, which stood at 32,734 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 Macupit changed from 647 to 602, a shift of -7.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Bacarra. Barangay Macupit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bacarra is a municipality comprising 43 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Macupit, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Norte, which contains 559 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Macupit ranks 453rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Norte 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 Bacarra 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 Macupit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
625
—
—
2020 CPH
647
+22
+3.5%
2024 POPCEN
602
-45
-7.0%
2015–2020: +3.5% total (+0.69%/yr).2020–2024: -7.0% total (-1.79%/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 Bacarra
26thof 43
Among the lower half of Bacarra by population.
Share of Bacarra
1.8%
of the municipality's total 32,734 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
453rdof 559
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Bacarra (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Macupit
Where is Barangay Macupit located?▾
Barangay Macupit is a barangay in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Macupit hall?▾
Barangay Macupit is located in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Macupit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Macupit is Jubel Sagario Castillo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Macupit?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Macupit is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bacarra LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Macupit part of?▾
Barangay Macupit is one of 43 barangays in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Macupit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Macupit 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 Bacarra?▾
Bacarra 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 Macupit.
Has the population of Barangay Macupit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Macupit went from 647 residents to 602 — a change of -7.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Macupit in?▾
Barangay Macupit is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Norte, and is one of 43 barangays administered by Bacarra.
How many barangays are in Bacarra?▾
Bacarra has 43 barangays, including Barangay Macupit. You can browse the full list on our Bacarra page.
How many residents does Barangay Macupit have?▾
Barangay Macupit had a population of 602 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Macupit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bacarra is 2916. 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 Macupit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Macupit 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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