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Punong Barangay
Ariel Pagdagdagan Olmeda(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Basag · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Basag
Situated in City of Ligao, Albay, Barangay Basag is one of 55 barangays that make up the city within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Basag had a population of 2,313. This made it the 20th largest of 55 barangays in City of Ligao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Basag accounted for approximately 1.93% of the total population of City of Ligao, which stood at 119,779 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Basag moved from 2,298 residents to 2,313, an intercensal change of +0.7%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Basag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Ligao is a city comprising 55 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Basag, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Basag ranks 184th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay 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 Ligao 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 Basag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,194
—
—
2020 CPH
2,298
+104
+4.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,313
+15
+0.7%
2015–2020: +4.7% total (+0.93%/yr).2020–2024: +0.7% total (+0.16%/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 Ligao
20thof 55
Among the upper half of City of Ligao by population.
Share of City of Ligao
1.9%
of the city's total 119,779 residents.
Rank in Albay
184thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 75.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Ligao (city) class
4th
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Basag
Where is Barangay Basag located?▾
Barangay Basag is a barangay in the City of Ligao, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Basag hall?▾
Barangay Basag is located in City of Ligao, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Basag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Basag is Ariel Pagdagdagan Olmeda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Basag?▾
You can contact Barangay Basag via phone at 09755210696.
What city is Barangay Basag part of?▾
Barangay Basag is one of 55 barangays in the City of Ligao, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Basag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Basag 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 Ligao?▾
City of Ligao is classified as a 4th 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 Basag.
Has the population of Barangay Basag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Basag went from 2,298 residents to 2,313 — a change of +0.7% 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 Basag in?▾
Barangay Basag is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 55 barangays administered by City of Ligao.
How many barangays are in City of Ligao?▾
City of Ligao has 55 barangays, including Barangay Basag. You can browse the full list on our City of Ligao page.
How many residents does Barangay Basag have?▾
Barangay Basag had a population of 2,313 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Basag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Ligao is 4504. 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 Basag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Basag was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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