Located in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Bulag is one of 34 barangays in the municipality of Bantay. It had a population of 2,727 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Fernando Pacleb Parel(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bulag · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bulag
Barangay Bulag forms part of Bantay, a municipality in Ilocos Sur, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bulag had a population of 2,727. This made it the 2nd largest of 34 barangays in Bantay by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bulag accounted for approximately 7.35% of the total population of Bantay, which stood at 37,088 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bulag moved from 2,765 residents to 2,727, an intercensal change of -1.4%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Bulag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bantay is a municipality comprising 34 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bulag, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bulag ranks 13th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bulag 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 Bantay 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 Bulag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,568
—
—
2020 CPH
2,765
+197
+7.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,727
-38
-1.4%
2015–2020: +7.7% total (+1.49%/yr).2020–2024: -1.4% total (-0.35%/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 Bantay
2ndof 34
Among the top 10% of Bantay by population.
Share of Bantay
7.4%
of the municipality's total 37,088 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
13thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 98.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bantay (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 Bulag
Where is Barangay Bulag located?▾
Barangay Bulag is a barangay in the municipality of Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bulag hall?▾
Barangay Bulag is located in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulag is Fernando Pacleb Parel (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bulag?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bulag is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bantay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bulag part of?▾
Barangay Bulag is one of 34 barangays in the municipality of Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bulag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bulag 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 Bantay?▾
Bantay 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 Bulag.
Has the population of Barangay Bulag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bulag went from 2,765 residents to 2,727 — a change of -1.4% 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 Bulag in?▾
Barangay Bulag is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 34 barangays administered by Bantay.
How many barangays are in Bantay?▾
Bantay has 34 barangays, including Barangay Bulag. You can browse the full list on our Bantay page.
How many residents does Barangay Bulag have?▾
Barangay Bulag had a population of 2,727 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bulag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bantay is 2727. 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 Bulag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bulag 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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