Barangay Almeida is a barangay in Balaoan, La Union, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Balaoan. It had a population of 1,458 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Moises Gacayan Torres(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Almeida · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Almeida
Barangay Almeida is a small barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, located in the province of La Union, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Almeida had a population of 1,458. This made it the 7th largest of 36 barangays in Balaoan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Almeida accounted for approximately 3.61% of the total population of Balaoan, which stood at 40,440 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,493 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,458 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -2.3%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Almeida is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balaoan is a municipality comprising 36 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Almeida, 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 Almeida ranks 207th 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 Balaoan 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 Almeida from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,457
—
—
2020 CPH
1,493
+36
+2.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,458
-35
-2.3%
2015–2020: +2.5% total (+0.49%/yr).2020–2024: -2.3% total (-0.59%/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 Balaoan
7thof 36
Among the top quartile of Balaoan by population.
Share of Balaoan
3.6%
of the municipality's total 40,440 residents.
Rank in La Union
207thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Balaoan (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 Almeida
Where is Barangay Almeida located?▾
Barangay Almeida is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Almeida hall?▾
Barangay Almeida is located in Balaoan, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Almeida?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Almeida is Moises Gacayan Torres (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Almeida?▾
You can contact Barangay Almeida via phone at 09812568269.
What municipality is Barangay Almeida part of?▾
Barangay Almeida is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Balaoan, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Almeida urban or rural?▾
Barangay Almeida 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 Balaoan?▾
Balaoan 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 Almeida.
Has the population of Barangay Almeida been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Almeida went from 1,493 residents to 1,458 — a change of -2.3% 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 Almeida in?▾
Barangay Almeida 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 36 barangays administered by Balaoan.
How many barangays are in Balaoan?▾
Balaoan has 36 barangays, including Barangay Almeida. You can browse the full list on our Balaoan page.
How many residents does Barangay Almeida have?▾
Barangay Almeida had a population of 1,458 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Almeida?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balaoan is 2517. 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 Almeida, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Almeida 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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