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Punong Barangay
Modesto B Melchor(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Panaga · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Panaga
Situated in Laoac, Pangasinan, Barangay Panaga is one of 22 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Panaga had a population of 1,830. This made it the 8th largest of 22 barangays in Laoac by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Panaga accounted for approximately 5.30% of the total population of Laoac, which stood at 34,550 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,926 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,830 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -5.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Panaga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Laoac is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Panaga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Panaga ranks 729th by 2024 POPCEN population. Pangasinan 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 Panaga 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 Laoac 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 Panaga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,455
—
—
2020 CPH
1,926
+471
+32.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,830
-96
-5.0%
2015–2020: +32.4% total (+5.77%/yr).2020–2024: -5.0% total (-1.27%/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 Laoac
8thof 22
Among the upper half of Laoac by population.
Share of Laoac
5.3%
of the municipality's total 34,550 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
729thof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Laoac (municipality) class
4th
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 Panaga
Where is Barangay Panaga located?▾
Barangay Panaga is a barangay in the municipality of Laoac, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Panaga hall?▾
Barangay Panaga is located in Laoac, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Panaga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Panaga is Modesto B Melchor (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Panaga?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Panaga is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Laoac LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Panaga part of?▾
Barangay Panaga is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Panaga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Panaga 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 Laoac?▾
Laoac is classified as a 4th 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 Panaga.
Has the population of Barangay Panaga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Panaga went from 1,926 residents to 1,830 — a change of -5.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Panaga in?▾
Barangay Panaga is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Pangasinan, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Laoac.
How many barangays are in Laoac?▾
Laoac has 22 barangays, including Barangay Panaga. You can browse the full list on our Laoac page.
How many residents does Barangay Panaga have?▾
Barangay Panaga had a population of 1,830 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Panaga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Laoac is 2437. 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 Panaga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Panaga 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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