Located in Magdiwang, Romblon, Barangay Ambulong is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Magdiwang. It had a population of 1,283 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Noe D Macalipay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ambulong · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Ambulong
Situated in Magdiwang, Romblon, Barangay Ambulong is one of 9 barangays that make up the municipality within MIMAROPA Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ambulong had a population of 1,283. This made it the 6th largest of 9 barangays in Magdiwang by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ambulong accounted for approximately 8.46% of the total population of Magdiwang, which stood at 15,170 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Ambulong changed from 1,255 to 1,283, a shift of +2.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Magdiwang. Barangay Ambulong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Magdiwang is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ambulong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Romblon, which contains 219 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ambulong ranks 107th by 2024 POPCEN population. Romblon is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Magdiwang 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 Ambulong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,195
—
—
2020 CPH
1,255
+60
+5.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,283
+28
+2.2%
2015–2020: +5.0% total (+0.98%/yr).2020–2024: +2.2% total (+0.55%/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 Magdiwang
6thof 9
Among the lower half of Magdiwang by population.
Share of Magdiwang
8.5%
of the municipality's total 15,170 residents.
Rank in Romblon
107thof 219
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Magdiwang (municipality) class
5th
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 Ambulong
Where is Barangay Ambulong located?▾
Barangay Ambulong is a barangay in the municipality of Magdiwang, Romblon, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ambulong hall?▾
Barangay Ambulong is located in Magdiwang, Romblon, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ambulong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ambulong is Noe D Macalipay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ambulong?▾
You can contact Barangay Ambulong via phone at 09853404715.
What municipality is Barangay Ambulong part of?▾
Barangay Ambulong is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Magdiwang, Romblon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ambulong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ambulong 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 Magdiwang?▾
Magdiwang is classified as a 5th 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 Ambulong.
Has the population of Barangay Ambulong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ambulong went from 1,255 residents to 1,283 — a change of +2.2% 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 Ambulong in?▾
Barangay Ambulong is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Romblon, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Magdiwang.
How many barangays are in Magdiwang?▾
Magdiwang has 9 barangays, including Barangay Ambulong. You can browse the full list on our Magdiwang page.
How many residents does Barangay Ambulong have?▾
Barangay Ambulong had a population of 1,283 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ambulong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Magdiwang is 5511. 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 Ambulong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ambulong was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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