Barangay Poblacion West

Barangay Poblacion West forms part of Lamut, a municipality in Ifugao, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Poblacion West had a population of 2,795. This made it the 1st largest of 18 barangays in Lamut by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion West accounted for approximately 10.65% of the total population of Lamut, which stood at 26,235 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Poblacion West moving from 2,732 residents to 2,795 residents, an intercensal change of +2.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Poblacion West is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Lamut is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion West, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ifugao, which contains 176 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion West ranks 6th by 2020 population. Ifugao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Poblacion West 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.