Barangay Juan Cartas is a local government unit in Caba, La Union, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 708 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gemma Ramos Vargas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Juan Cartas · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Juan Cartas
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Juan Cartas is one of the administrative divisions of Caba in La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Juan Cartas had a population of 708. This made it the 15th largest of 17 barangays in Caba by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Juan Cartas accounted for approximately 3.02% of the total population of Caba, which stood at 23,432 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Juan Cartas changed from 734 to 708, a shift of -3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Caba. Barangay Juan Cartas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Caba is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Juan Cartas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of La Union, which contains 576 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Juan Cartas ranks 465th by 2024 POPCEN population. La Union is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Juan Cartas 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 Caba 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 Juan Cartas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
788
—
—
2020 CPH
734
-54
-6.9%
2024 POPCEN
708
-26
-3.5%
2015–2020: -6.9% total (-1.41%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.90%/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 Caba
15thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Caba by population.
Share of Caba
3.0%
of the municipality's total 23,432 residents.
Rank in La Union
465thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Caba (municipality) class
4th
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 Juan Cartas
Where is Barangay Juan Cartas located?▾
Barangay Juan Cartas is a barangay in the municipality of Caba, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Juan Cartas hall?▾
Barangay Juan Cartas is located in Caba, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Juan Cartas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Juan Cartas is Gemma Ramos Vargas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Juan Cartas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Juan Cartas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Caba LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Juan Cartas part of?▾
Barangay Juan Cartas is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Caba, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Juan Cartas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Juan Cartas 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 Caba?▾
Caba is classified as a 4th 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 Juan Cartas.
Has the population of Barangay Juan Cartas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Juan Cartas went from 734 residents to 708 — a change of -3.5% 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 Juan Cartas in?▾
Barangay Juan Cartas is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of La Union, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Caba.
How many barangays are in Caba?▾
Caba has 17 barangays, including Barangay Juan Cartas. You can browse the full list on our Caba page.
How many residents does Barangay Juan Cartas have?▾
Barangay Juan Cartas had a population of 708 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Juan Cartas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Caba is 2502. 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 Juan Cartas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Juan Cartas was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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