Barangay Malalam is a barangay in City of Ilagan, Isabela, under the jurisdiction of the City of Ilagan. It had a population of 1,747 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marlon Ong Ariola(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malalam · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Malalam
Barangay Malalam forms part of City of Ilagan, a city in Isabela, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malalam had a population of 1,747. This made it the 30th largest of 91 barangays in City of Ilagan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Malalam accounted for approximately 1.07% of the total population of City of Ilagan, which stood at 164,020 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Malalam moved from 1,743 residents to 1,747, an intercensal change of +0.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Malalam is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Ilagan is a city comprising 91 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malalam, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Isabela, which contains 1,055 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Malalam ranks 353rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Isabela 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.
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 City of Ilagan 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 Malalam from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,839
—
—
2020 CPH
1,743
-96
-5.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,747
+4
+0.2%
2015–2020: -5.2% total (-1.07%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.06%/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 City of Ilagan
30thof 91
Among the upper half of City of Ilagan by population.
Share of City of Ilagan
1.1%
of the city's total 164,020 residents.
Rank in Isabela
353rdof 1,055
Province-wide percentile: 67.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Ilagan (city) class
1st (as Mun)
Parent city 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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Malalam in City of Ilagan during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Malalam
Where is Barangay Malalam located?▾
Barangay Malalam is a barangay in the City of Ilagan, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malalam hall?▾
Barangay Malalam is located in City of Ilagan, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malalam?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malalam is Marlon Ong Ariola (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malalam?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Malalam is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Ilagan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Malalam part of?▾
Barangay Malalam is one of 91 barangays in the City of Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malalam urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malalam 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 City of Ilagan?▾
City of Ilagan is classified as a 1st (as mun) by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Malalam.
Has the population of Barangay Malalam been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malalam went from 1,743 residents to 1,747 — a change of +0.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Malalam in?▾
Barangay Malalam is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Isabela, and is one of 91 barangays administered by City of Ilagan.
How many barangays are in City of Ilagan?▾
City of Ilagan has 91 barangays, including Barangay Malalam. You can browse the full list on our City of Ilagan page.
How many residents does Barangay Malalam have?▾
Barangay Malalam had a population of 1,747 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malalam?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Ilagan is 3300. 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 Malalam, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malalam was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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