Barangay Lourdes

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Lourdes is one of the administrative divisions of Bamban in Tarlac, Central Luzon, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lourdes had a population of 6,671. This made it the 4th largest of 15 barangays in Bamban by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lourdes accounted for approximately 8.52% of the total population of Bamban, which stood at 78,260 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Lourdes moving from 5,420 residents to 6,671 residents, an intercensal change of +23.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Lourdes as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Bamban is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lourdes, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Tarlac, which contains 511 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lourdes ranks 38th by 2020 population. Tarlac 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.