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Punong Barangay
Nelson Nebres Delmendo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Zaragosa · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Zaragosa
Situated in Bacnotan, La Union, Barangay Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa had a population of 633. This made it the 31st largest of 47 barangays in Bacnotan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Zaragosa accounted for approximately 1.40% of the total population of Bacnotan, which stood at 45,203 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 650 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 633 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -2.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa, 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 Zaragosa ranks 495th 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 Zaragosa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
546
—
—
2020 CPH
650
+104
+19.0%
2024 POPCEN
633
-17
-2.6%
2015–2020: +19.0% total (+3.55%/yr).2020–2024: -2.6% total (-0.66%/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
31stof 47
Among the lower half of Bacnotan by population.
Share of Bacnotan
1.4%
of the municipality's total 45,203 residents.
Rank in La Union
495thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 14.
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 Zaragosa
Where is Barangay Zaragosa located?▾
Barangay Zaragosa is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Zaragosa hall?▾
Barangay Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Zaragosa is Nelson Nebres Delmendo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Zaragosa?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa part of?▾
Barangay Zaragosa is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Zaragosa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa.
Has the population of Barangay Zaragosa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Zaragosa went from 650 residents to 633 — a change of -2.6% 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 Zaragosa in?▾
Barangay Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa. You can browse the full list on our Bacnotan page.
How many residents does Barangay Zaragosa have?▾
Barangay Zaragosa had a population of 633 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Zaragosa?▾
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 Zaragosa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Zaragosa was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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