Barangay Ampusongan is a local government unit in Bakun, Benguet, in the CAR region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,579 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 Bakun. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Michael Sacpa Bagayao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ampusongan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Ampusongan
Situated in Bakun, Benguet, Barangay Ampusongan is one of 7 barangays that make up the municipality within CAR.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ampusongan had a population of 2,579. This made it the 3rd largest of 7 barangays in Bakun by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ampusongan accounted for approximately 16.75% of the total population of Bakun, which stood at 15,399 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Ampusongan moved from 2,532 residents to 2,579, an intercensal change of +1.9%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Ampusongan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bakun is a municipality comprising 7 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ampusongan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Benguet, which contains 269 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ampusongan ranks 98th by 2024 POPCEN population. Benguet is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Ampusongan 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 Bakun 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 Ampusongan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,625
—
—
2020 CPH
2,532
-93
-3.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,579
+47
+1.9%
2015–2020: -3.5% total (-0.72%/yr).2020–2024: +1.9% total (+0.46%/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 Bakun
3rdof 7
Among the upper half of Bakun by population.
Share of Bakun
16.7%
of the municipality's total 15,399 residents.
Rank in Benguet
98thof 269
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bakun (municipality) class
3rd
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 Ampusongan
Where is Barangay Ampusongan located?▾
Barangay Ampusongan is a barangay in the municipality of Bakun, Benguet, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ampusongan hall?▾
Barangay Ampusongan is located in Bakun, Benguet, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ampusongan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ampusongan is Michael Sacpa Bagayao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ampusongan?▾
You can contact Barangay Ampusongan via phone at 09569172430.
What municipality is Barangay Ampusongan part of?▾
Barangay Ampusongan is one of 7 barangays in the municipality of Bakun, Benguet, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ampusongan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ampusongan 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 Bakun?▾
Bakun is classified as a 3rd 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 Ampusongan.
Has the population of Barangay Ampusongan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ampusongan went from 2,532 residents to 2,579 — a change of +1.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Ampusongan in?▾
Barangay Ampusongan is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Benguet, and is one of 7 barangays administered by Bakun.
How many barangays are in Bakun?▾
Bakun has 7 barangays, including Barangay Ampusongan. You can browse the full list on our Bakun page.
How many residents does Barangay Ampusongan have?▾
Barangay Ampusongan had a population of 2,579 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ampusongan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bakun is 2610. 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 Ampusongan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ampusongan was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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