Situated in the municipality of Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, Barangay Uguis is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 1,185 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Nueva Era. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Jessie Barruzo Pagatpatan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Uguis · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Uguis
Barangay Uguis forms part of Nueva Era, a municipality in Ilocos Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Uguis had a population of 1,185. This made it the 4th largest of 11 barangays in Nueva Era by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Uguis accounted for approximately 8.91% of the total population of Nueva Era, which stood at 13,305 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Uguis moved from 1,094 residents to 1,185, an intercensal change of +8.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Uguis is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Nueva Era is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Uguis, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Norte, which contains 559 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Uguis ranks 192nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Norte 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 Uguis 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 Nueva Era 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 Uguis from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
852
—
—
2020 CPH
1,094
+242
+28.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,185
+91
+8.3%
2015–2020: +28.4% total (+5.13%/yr).2020–2024: +8.3% total (+2.02%/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 Nueva Era
4thof 11
Among the upper half of Nueva Era by population.
Share of Nueva Era
8.9%
of the municipality's total 13,305 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
192ndof 559
Province-wide percentile: 66.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Nueva Era (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 Uguis
Where is Barangay Uguis located?▾
Barangay Uguis is a barangay in the municipality of Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Uguis hall?▾
Barangay Uguis is located in Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Uguis?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Uguis is Jessie Barruzo Pagatpatan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Uguis?▾
You can contact Barangay Uguis via phone at 09755829764.
What municipality is Barangay Uguis part of?▾
Barangay Uguis is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Uguis urban or rural?▾
Barangay Uguis 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 Nueva Era?▾
Nueva Era 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 Uguis.
Has the population of Barangay Uguis been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Uguis went from 1,094 residents to 1,185 — a change of +8.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Uguis in?▾
Barangay Uguis is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Norte, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Nueva Era.
How many barangays are in Nueva Era?▾
Nueva Era has 11 barangays, including Barangay Uguis. You can browse the full list on our Nueva Era page.
How many residents does Barangay Uguis have?▾
Barangay Uguis had a population of 1,185 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Uguis?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Nueva Era is 2909. 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 Uguis, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Uguis 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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