Barangay Galongen is a local government unit in Bacnotan, La Union, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,046 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Bacnotan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Evelyn Almoite Balcorta(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Galongen · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Galongen
Situated in Bacnotan, La Union, Barangay Galongen is one of 47 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Galongen had a population of 1,046. This made it the 17th largest of 47 barangays in Bacnotan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Galongen accounted for approximately 2.31% of the total population of Bacnotan, which stood at 45,203 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Galongen moved from 1,157 residents to 1,046, an intercensal change of -9.6%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Galongen is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bacnotan is a municipality comprising 47 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Galongen, 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 Galongen ranks 340th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Galongen 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 Bacnotan 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 Galongen from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,037
—
—
2020 CPH
1,157
+120
+11.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,046
-111
-9.6%
2015–2020: +11.6% total (+2.21%/yr).2020–2024: -9.6% total (-2.49%/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 Bacnotan
17thof 47
Among the upper half of Bacnotan by population.
Share of Bacnotan
2.3%
of the municipality's total 45,203 residents.
Rank in La Union
340thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 41.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bacnotan (municipality) class
1st
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 Galongen
Where is Barangay Galongen located?▾
Barangay Galongen is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Galongen hall?▾
Barangay Galongen is located in Bacnotan, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Galongen?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Galongen is Evelyn Almoite Balcorta (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Galongen?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Galongen is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bacnotan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Galongen part of?▾
Barangay Galongen is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Galongen urban or rural?▾
Barangay Galongen 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 Bacnotan?▾
Bacnotan is classified as a 1st 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 Galongen.
Has the population of Barangay Galongen been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Galongen went from 1,157 residents to 1,046 — a change of -9.6% 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 Galongen in?▾
Barangay Galongen 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 47 barangays administered by Bacnotan.
How many barangays are in Bacnotan?▾
Bacnotan has 47 barangays, including Barangay Galongen. You can browse the full list on our Bacnotan page.
How many residents does Barangay Galongen have?▾
Barangay Galongen had a population of 1,046 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Galongen?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bacnotan is 2515. 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 Galongen, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Galongen was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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