Barangay Ihubok I

Barangay Ihubok I forms part of Basco, a municipality in Batanes, and is classified as a small barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ihubok I had a population of 1,768. This made it the 4th largest of 6 barangays in Basco by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ihubok I accounted for approximately 18.58% of the total population of Basco, which stood at 9,517 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 1,822 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 1,768 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of -3.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Ihubok I as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Basco is a municipality comprising 6 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ihubok I, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batanes, which contains 29 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ihubok I ranks 4th by 2020 population. Batanes is classified as a 5th 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.