Barangay Legleg is a barangay in Bacnotan, La Union, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bacnotan. It had a population of 571 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Victoriano Abenes Almojera(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Legleg · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Legleg
Barangay Legleg forms part of Bacnotan, 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 Legleg had a population of 571. This made it the 39th largest of 47 barangays in Bacnotan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Legleg accounted for approximately 1.26% 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 Legleg moved from 578 residents to 571, an intercensal change of -1.2%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Legleg 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 Legleg, 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 Legleg ranks 517th 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 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 Legleg from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
553
—
—
2020 CPH
578
+25
+4.5%
2024 POPCEN
571
-7
-1.2%
2015–2020: +4.5% total (+0.89%/yr).2020–2024: -1.2% total (-0.30%/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
39thof 47
Among the smaller barangays of Bacnotan by population.
Share of Bacnotan
1.3%
of the municipality's total 45,203 residents.
Rank in La Union
517thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 10.
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 Legleg
Where is Barangay Legleg located?▾
Barangay Legleg is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Legleg hall?▾
Barangay Legleg 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 Legleg?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Legleg is Victoriano Abenes Almojera (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Legleg?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Legleg 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 Legleg part of?▾
Barangay Legleg is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Legleg urban or rural?▾
Barangay Legleg 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 Legleg.
Has the population of Barangay Legleg been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Legleg went from 578 residents to 571 — a change of -1.2% 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 Legleg in?▾
Barangay Legleg 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 Legleg. You can browse the full list on our Bacnotan page.
How many residents does Barangay Legleg have?▾
Barangay Legleg had a population of 571 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Legleg?▾
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 Legleg, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Legleg 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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