Barangay San Joaquin is a local government unit in Balungao, Pangasinan, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,578 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rufo Toralba Sarmiento JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Joaquin · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay San Joaquin
Barangay San Joaquin is a small barangay in the municipality of Balungao, located in the province of Pangasinan, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Joaquin had a population of 1,578. This made it the 8th largest of 20 barangays in Balungao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Joaquin accounted for approximately 5.14% of the total population of Balungao, which stood at 30,678 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,581 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,578 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.2%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay San Joaquin is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balungao is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Joaquin, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Joaquin ranks 856th by 2024 POPCEN population. Pangasinan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay San Joaquin 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 Balungao 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 San Joaquin from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,656
—
—
2020 CPH
1,581
-75
-4.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,578
-3
-0.2%
2015–2020: -4.5% total (-0.92%/yr).2020–2024: -0.2% total (-0.05%/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 Balungao
8thof 20
Among the upper half of Balungao by population.
Share of Balungao
5.1%
of the municipality's total 30,678 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
856thof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 37.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Balungao (municipality) class
4th
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 San Joaquin
Where is Barangay San Joaquin located?▾
Barangay San Joaquin is a barangay in the municipality of Balungao, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Joaquin hall?▾
Barangay San Joaquin is located in Balungao, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Joaquin?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Joaquin is Rufo Toralba Sarmiento JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Joaquin?▾
You can contact Barangay San Joaquin via phone at 09776546504.
What municipality is Barangay San Joaquin part of?▾
Barangay San Joaquin is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Balungao, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Joaquin urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Joaquin 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 Balungao?▾
Balungao is classified as a 4th 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 San Joaquin.
Has the population of Barangay San Joaquin been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Joaquin went from 1,581 residents to 1,578 — a change of -0.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay San Joaquin in?▾
Barangay San Joaquin is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Pangasinan, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Balungao.
How many barangays are in Balungao?▾
Balungao has 20 barangays, including Barangay San Joaquin. You can browse the full list on our Balungao page.
How many residents does Barangay San Joaquin have?▾
Barangay San Joaquin had a population of 1,578 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Joaquin?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balungao is 2442. 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 San Joaquin, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Joaquin 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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