Located in Bontoc, Mountain Province, Barangay Alab Proper is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Bontoc. It had a population of 858 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Hye Moga Bellang(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Alab Proper · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Alab Proper
Barangay Alab Proper forms part of Bontoc, a municipality in Mountain Province, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Alab Proper had a population of 858. This made it the 10th largest of 16 barangays in Bontoc by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Alab Proper accounted for approximately 3.66% of the total population of Bontoc, which stood at 23,466 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 893 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 858 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Alab Proper is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bontoc is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Alab Proper, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Mountain Province, which contains 144 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Alab Proper ranks 56th by 2024 POPCEN population. Mountain Province is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Alab Proper 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 Bontoc 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 Alab Proper from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
892
—
—
2020 CPH
893
+1
+0.1%
2024 POPCEN
858
-35
-3.9%
2015–2020: +0.1% total (+0.02%/yr).2020–2024: -3.9% total (-0.99%/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 Bontoc
10thof 16
Among the lower half of Bontoc by population.
Share of Bontoc
3.7%
of the municipality's total 23,466 residents.
Rank in Mountain Province
56thof 144
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bontoc (municipality) class
2nd
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 Alab Proper
Where is Barangay Alab Proper located?▾
Barangay Alab Proper is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Alab Proper hall?▾
Barangay Alab Proper is located in Bontoc, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Alab Proper?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Alab Proper is Hye Moga Bellang (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Alab Proper?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Alab Proper is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bontoc LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Alab Proper part of?▾
Barangay Alab Proper is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Bontoc, Mountain Province, Philippines.
Is Barangay Alab Proper urban or rural?▾
Barangay Alab Proper 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 Bontoc?▾
Bontoc is classified as a 2nd 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 Alab Proper.
Has the population of Barangay Alab Proper been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Alab Proper went from 893 residents to 858 — a change of -3.9% 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 Alab Proper in?▾
Barangay Alab Proper is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Mountain Province, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Bontoc.
How many barangays are in Bontoc?▾
Bontoc has 16 barangays, including Barangay Alab Proper. You can browse the full list on our Bontoc page.
How many residents does Barangay Alab Proper have?▾
Barangay Alab Proper had a population of 858 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Alab Proper?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bontoc is 2616. 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 Alab Proper, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Alab Proper was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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