Barangay Pungto is a barangay in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bacarra. It had a population of 543 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Bernie Madamba Galiza(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pungto · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Pungto
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Pungto is one of the administrative divisions of Bacarra in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pungto had a population of 543. This made it the 29th largest of 43 barangays in Bacarra by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pungto accounted for approximately 1.66% 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 Pungto changed from 554 to 543, a shift of -2.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Bacarra. Barangay Pungto 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 Pungto, 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 Pungto ranks 475th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Pungto is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 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 Pungto from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
571
—
—
2020 CPH
554
-17
-3.0%
2024 POPCEN
543
-11
-2.0%
2015–2020: -3.0% total (-0.60%/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 Bacarra
29thof 43
Among the lower half of Bacarra by population.
Share of Bacarra
1.7%
of the municipality's total 32,734 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
475thof 559
Province-wide percentile: 15.
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 Pungto
Where is Barangay Pungto located?▾
Barangay Pungto is a barangay in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pungto hall?▾
Barangay Pungto 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 Pungto?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pungto is Bernie Madamba Galiza (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pungto?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pungto 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 Pungto part of?▾
Barangay Pungto is one of 43 barangays in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pungto urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pungto 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 Pungto.
Has the population of Barangay Pungto been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pungto went from 554 residents to 543 — 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 Pungto in?▾
Barangay Pungto 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 Pungto. You can browse the full list on our Bacarra page.
How many residents does Barangay Pungto have?▾
Barangay Pungto had a population of 543 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pungto?▾
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 Pungto, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pungto 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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