Barangay Baroro

Situated in Bacnotan, La Union, Barangay Baroro is one of 47 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Baroro had a population of 2,926. This made it the 2nd largest of 47 barangays in Bacnotan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baroro accounted for approximately 6.59% of the total population of Bacnotan, which stood at 44,388 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 2,731 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 2,926 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +7.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Baroro as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Bacnotan is a municipality comprising 47 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baroro, 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 Baroro ranks 40th by 2020 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.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Baroro 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.