Located in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Barangay Root is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Dingras. It had a population of 899 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Milagros Pedro(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Root · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Root
Situated in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Barangay Root is one of 31 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Root had a population of 899. This made it the 24th largest of 31 barangays in Dingras by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Root accounted for approximately 2.24% of the total population of Dingras, which stood at 40,176 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Root moved from 807 residents to 899, an intercensal change of +11.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Root is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dingras is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Root, 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 Root ranks 320th by 2024 POPCEN 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Root 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.
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 Dingras 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 Root from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
828
—
—
2020 CPH
807
-21
-2.5%
2024 POPCEN
899
+92
+11.4%
2015–2020: -2.5% total (-0.51%/yr).2020–2024: +11.4% total (+2.74%/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 Dingras
24thof 31
Among the lower half of Dingras by population.
Share of Dingras
2.2%
of the municipality's total 40,176 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
320thof 559
Province-wide percentile: 43.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Dingras (municipality) class
2nd
Parent municipality 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 Root
Where is Barangay Root located?▾
Barangay Root is a barangay in the municipality of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Root hall?▾
Barangay Root is located in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Root?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Root is Milagros Pedro (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Root?▾
You can contact Barangay Root via phone at 09189515091.
What municipality is Barangay Root part of?▾
Barangay Root is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Root urban or rural?▾
Barangay Root 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 Dingras?▾
Dingras is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality'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 Root.
Has the population of Barangay Root been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Root went from 807 residents to 899 — a change of +11.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Root in?▾
Barangay Root is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Norte, and is one of 31 barangays administered by Dingras.
How many barangays are in Dingras?▾
Dingras has 31 barangays, including Barangay Root. You can browse the full list on our Dingras page.
How many residents does Barangay Root have?▾
Barangay Root had a population of 899 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Root?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dingras is 2913. 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 Root, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Root 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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