Barangay Wallayan is a barangay in Bagulin, La Union, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bagulin. It had a population of 1,172 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Tirso Marcos Sagayo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Wallayan · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Wallayan
Barangay Wallayan forms part of Bagulin, 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 Wallayan had a population of 1,172. This made it the 7th largest of 10 barangays in Bagulin by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Wallayan accounted for approximately 8.12% of the total population of Bagulin, which stood at 14,434 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Wallayan moved from 1,193 residents to 1,172, an intercensal change of -1.8%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Wallayan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bagulin is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Wallayan, 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 Wallayan ranks 295th 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.
Barangay Wallayan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Bagulin 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 Wallayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,139
—
—
2020 CPH
1,193
+54
+4.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,172
-21
-1.8%
2015–2020: +4.7% total (+0.93%/yr).2020–2024: -1.8% total (-0.44%/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 Bagulin
7thof 10
Among the lower half of Bagulin by population.
Share of Bagulin
8.1%
of the municipality's total 14,434 residents.
Rank in La Union
295thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bagulin (municipality) class
5th
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 Wallayan
Where is Barangay Wallayan located?▾
Barangay Wallayan is a barangay in the municipality of Bagulin, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Wallayan hall?▾
Barangay Wallayan is located in Bagulin, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Wallayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Wallayan is Tirso Marcos Sagayo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Wallayan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Wallayan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bagulin LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Wallayan part of?▾
Barangay Wallayan is one of 10 barangays in the municipality of Bagulin, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Wallayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Wallayan 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 Bagulin?▾
Bagulin is classified as a 5th 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 Wallayan.
Has the population of Barangay Wallayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Wallayan went from 1,193 residents to 1,172 — a change of -1.8% 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 Wallayan in?▾
Barangay Wallayan 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 10 barangays administered by Bagulin.
How many barangays are in Bagulin?▾
Bagulin has 10 barangays, including Barangay Wallayan. You can browse the full list on our Bagulin page.
How many residents does Barangay Wallayan have?▾
Barangay Wallayan had a population of 1,172 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Wallayan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bagulin is 2512. 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 Wallayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Wallayan 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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