Barangay III (Pob.)

Barangay III (Pob.) is a small barangay in the City of Vigan, located in the province of Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay III (Pob.) had a population of 1,128. This made it the 20th largest of 39 barangays in City of Vigan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay III (Pob.) accounted for approximately 2.09% of the total population of City of Vigan, which stood at 53,935 in the same census year.

The barangay recorded 968 residents in the 2015 intercensal count and 1,128 residents in the 2020 Census — a net change of +16.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay III (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Vigan is a city comprising 39 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay III (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay III (Pob.) ranks 205th by 2020 population. Ilocos Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay III (Pob.) is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.