Situated in the municipality of Balaoan, La Union, Barangay Butubut Oeste is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 574 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rowen Ruiz Marquez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Butubut Oeste · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Butubut Oeste
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Butubut Oeste is one of the administrative divisions of Balaoan in La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Butubut Oeste had a population of 574. This made it the 35th largest of 36 barangays in Balaoan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Butubut Oeste accounted for approximately 1.42% of the total population of Balaoan, which stood at 40,440 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Butubut Oeste changed from 583 to 574, a shift of -1.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Balaoan. Barangay Butubut Oeste 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 Butubut Oeste, 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 Butubut Oeste ranks 515th 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 Butubut Oeste from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
687
—
—
2020 CPH
583
-104
-15.1%
2024 POPCEN
574
-9
-1.5%
2015–2020: -15.1% total (-3.23%/yr).2020–2024: -1.5% total (-0.39%/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
35thof 36
Among the smaller barangays of Balaoan by population.
Share of Balaoan
1.4%
of the municipality's total 40,440 residents.
Rank in La Union
515thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 11.
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 Butubut Oeste
Where is Barangay Butubut Oeste located?▾
Barangay Butubut Oeste is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Butubut Oeste hall?▾
Barangay Butubut Oeste 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 Butubut Oeste?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Butubut Oeste is Rowen Ruiz Marquez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Butubut Oeste?▾
You can contact Barangay Butubut Oeste via phone at 0727120917.
What municipality is Barangay Butubut Oeste part of?▾
Barangay Butubut Oeste is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Balaoan, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Butubut Oeste urban or rural?▾
Barangay Butubut Oeste 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 Butubut Oeste.
Has the population of Barangay Butubut Oeste been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Butubut Oeste went from 583 residents to 574 — a change of -1.5% 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 Butubut Oeste in?▾
Barangay Butubut Oeste 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 Butubut Oeste. You can browse the full list on our Balaoan page.
How many residents does Barangay Butubut Oeste have?▾
Barangay Butubut Oeste had a population of 574 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Butubut Oeste?▾
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 Butubut Oeste, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Butubut Oeste 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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