Barangay Bantugo is a local government unit in Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 659 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Nagbukel. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Raul Cantorna Cachola(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bantugo · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Bantugo
Situated in Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Bantugo is one of 12 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bantugo had a population of 659. This made it the 1st largest of 12 barangays in Nagbukel by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bantugo accounted for approximately 12.27% of the total population of Nagbukel, which stood at 5,370 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bantugo moved from 691 residents to 659, an intercensal change of -4.6%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bantugo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Nagbukel is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bantugo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bantugo ranks 455th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bantugo is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Nagbukel 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 Bantugo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
688
—
—
2020 CPH
691
+3
+0.4%
2024 POPCEN
659
-32
-4.6%
2015–2020: +0.4% total (+0.09%/yr).2020–2024: -4.6% total (-1.18%/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 Nagbukel
1stof 12
Among the top 10% of Nagbukel by population.
Share of Nagbukel
12.3%
of the municipality's total 5,370 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
455thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 41.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Nagbukel (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 Bantugo
Where is Barangay Bantugo located?▾
Barangay Bantugo is a barangay in the municipality of Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bantugo hall?▾
Barangay Bantugo is located in Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bantugo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bantugo is Raul Cantorna Cachola (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bantugo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bantugo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Nagbukel LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bantugo part of?▾
Barangay Bantugo is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bantugo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bantugo 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 Nagbukel?▾
Nagbukel 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 Bantugo.
Has the population of Barangay Bantugo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bantugo went from 691 residents to 659 — a change of -4.6% 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 Bantugo in?▾
Barangay Bantugo is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Nagbukel.
How many barangays are in Nagbukel?▾
Nagbukel has 12 barangays, including Barangay Bantugo. You can browse the full list on our Nagbukel page.
How many residents does Barangay Bantugo have?▾
Barangay Bantugo had a population of 659 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bantugo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Nagbukel is 2725. 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 Bantugo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bantugo was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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