Situated in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Rugsuanan is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 686 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mario Valdez Apelin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Rugsuanan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Rugsuanan
Situated in City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Rugsuanan is one of 39 barangays that make up the city within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Rugsuanan had a population of 686. This made it the 31st largest of 39 barangays in City of Vigan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Rugsuanan accounted for approximately 1.26% of the total population of City of Vigan, which stood at 54,498 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Rugsuanan moved from 667 residents to 686, an intercensal change of +2.8%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Rugsuanan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Vigan is a city comprising 39 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Rugsuanan, 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 Rugsuanan ranks 441st by 2024 POPCEN 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.
Barangay Rugsuanan 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 City of Vigan 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 Rugsuanan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
850
—
—
2020 CPH
667
-183
-21.5%
2024 POPCEN
686
+19
+2.8%
2015–2020: -21.5% total (-4.73%/yr).2020–2024: +2.8% total (+0.70%/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 Vigan
31stof 39
Among the smaller barangays of City of Vigan by population.
Share of City of Vigan
1.3%
of the city's total 54,498 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
441stof 768
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Vigan (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 Rugsuanan
Where is Barangay Rugsuanan located?▾
Barangay Rugsuanan is a barangay in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Rugsuanan hall?▾
Barangay Rugsuanan is located in City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Rugsuanan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Rugsuanan is Mario Valdez Apelin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Rugsuanan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Rugsuanan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Vigan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Rugsuanan part of?▾
Barangay Rugsuanan is one of 39 barangays in the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Rugsuanan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Rugsuanan 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 Vigan?▾
City of Vigan 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 Rugsuanan.
Has the population of Barangay Rugsuanan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Rugsuanan went from 667 residents to 686 — a change of +2.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Rugsuanan in?▾
Barangay Rugsuanan is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 39 barangays administered by City of Vigan.
How many barangays are in City of Vigan?▾
City of Vigan has 39 barangays, including Barangay Rugsuanan. You can browse the full list on our City of Vigan page.
How many residents does Barangay Rugsuanan have?▾
Barangay Rugsuanan had a population of 686 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Rugsuanan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Vigan is 2700. 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 Rugsuanan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Rugsuanan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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