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Punong Barangay
Mario Gamatero Tugaoen(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Puzol · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Puzol
Barangay Puzol forms part of Pinili, a municipality in Ilocos Norte, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Puzol had a population of 262. This made it the 25th largest of 25 barangays in Pinili by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Puzol accounted for approximately 1.48% of the total population of Pinili, which stood at 17,705 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Puzol moved from 256 residents to 262, an intercensal change of +2.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Puzol is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pinili is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Puzol, 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 Puzol ranks 546th 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 Puzol 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 Pinili 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 Puzol from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
257
—
—
2020 CPH
256
-1
-0.4%
2024 POPCEN
262
+6
+2.3%
2015–2020: -0.4% total (-0.08%/yr).2020–2024: +2.3% 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 Pinili
25thof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Pinili by population.
Share of Pinili
1.5%
of the municipality's total 17,705 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
546thof 559
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pinili (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 Puzol
Where is Barangay Puzol located?▾
Barangay Puzol is a barangay in the municipality of Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Puzol hall?▾
Barangay Puzol is located in Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Puzol?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Puzol is Mario Gamatero Tugaoen (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Puzol?▾
You can contact Barangay Puzol via phone at 09275038441.
What municipality is Barangay Puzol part of?▾
Barangay Puzol is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Puzol urban or rural?▾
Barangay Puzol 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 Pinili?▾
Pinili 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 Puzol.
Has the population of Barangay Puzol been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Puzol went from 256 residents to 262 — a change of +2.3% 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 Puzol in?▾
Barangay Puzol 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 25 barangays administered by Pinili.
How many barangays are in Pinili?▾
Pinili has 25 barangays, including Barangay Puzol. You can browse the full list on our Pinili page.
How many residents does Barangay Puzol have?▾
Barangay Puzol had a population of 262 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Puzol?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pinili is 2905. 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 Puzol, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Puzol 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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