Situated in the municipality of Mapandan, Pangasinan, Barangay Golden is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 1,432 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Mapandan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Arturo Maningding Caramat(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Golden · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Golden
Barangay Golden is a small barangay in the municipality of Mapandan, located in the province of Pangasinan, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Golden had a population of 1,432. This made it the 13th largest of 15 barangays in Mapandan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Golden accounted for approximately 3.75% of the total population of Mapandan, which stood at 38,228 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,399 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,432 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.4%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Golden is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mapandan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Golden, 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 Golden ranks 926th 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 Golden 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 Mapandan 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 Golden from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,425
—
—
2020 CPH
1,399
-26
-1.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,432
+33
+2.4%
2015–2020: -1.8% total (-0.37%/yr).2020–2024: +2.4% total (+0.58%/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 Mapandan
13thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Mapandan by population.
Share of Mapandan
3.7%
of the municipality's total 38,228 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
926thof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Mapandan (municipality) class
3rd
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 Golden
Where is Barangay Golden located?▾
Barangay Golden is a barangay in the municipality of Mapandan, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Golden hall?▾
Barangay Golden is located in Mapandan, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Golden?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Golden is Arturo Maningding Caramat (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Golden?▾
You can contact Barangay Golden via phone at 6320616.
What municipality is Barangay Golden part of?▾
Barangay Golden is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Mapandan, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Golden urban or rural?▾
Barangay Golden 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 Mapandan?▾
Mapandan is classified as a 3rd 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 Golden.
Has the population of Barangay Golden been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Golden went from 1,399 residents to 1,432 — a change of +2.4% 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 Golden in?▾
Barangay Golden 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 15 barangays administered by Mapandan.
How many barangays are in Mapandan?▾
Mapandan has 15 barangays, including Barangay Golden. You can browse the full list on our Mapandan page.
How many residents does Barangay Golden have?▾
Barangay Golden had a population of 1,432 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Golden?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mapandan is 2429. 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 Golden, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Golden 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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