Barangay Magtaking

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay Magtaking is one of the administrative divisions of Bugallon in Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magtaking had a population of 6,354. This made it the 2nd largest of 24 barangays in Bugallon by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magtaking accounted for approximately 8.48% of the total population of Bugallon, which stood at 74,962 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Magtaking moving from 5,898 residents to 6,354 residents, an intercensal change of +7.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Magtaking as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Bugallon is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magtaking, 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 Magtaking ranks 35th by 2020 population. Pangasinan 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.