Barangay Bgy. No. 40, Balatong

Barangay Bgy. No. 40, Balatong forms part of City of Laoag, a city in Ilocos Norte, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bgy. No. 40, Balatong had a population of 2,674. This made it the 4th largest of 80 barangays in City of Laoag by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Bgy. No. 40, Balatong accounted for approximately 2.39% of the total population of City of Laoag, which stood at 111,651 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 2,659 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 2,674 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +0.6%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Bgy. No. 40, Balatong as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Laoag is a city comprising 80 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bgy. No. 40, Balatong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Norte, which contains 559 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bgy. No. 40, Balatong ranks 15th by 2020 population. Ilocos Norte 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.