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Punong Barangay
Bernabe Gañalongo Saberola(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Duplas · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Duplas
Situated in Pugo, La Union, Barangay Duplas is one of 14 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Duplas had a population of 678. This made it the 14th largest of 14 barangays in Pugo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Duplas accounted for approximately 3.55% of the total population of Pugo, which stood at 19,107 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 Duplas changed from 696 to 678, a shift of -2.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Pugo. Barangay Duplas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pugo is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Duplas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of La Union, which contains 576 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Duplas ranks 478th by 2024 POPCEN population. La Union is classified as a 1st 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 Pugo 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 Duplas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
604
—
—
2020 CPH
696
+92
+15.2%
2024 POPCEN
678
-18
-2.6%
2015–2020: +15.2% total (+2.88%/yr).2020–2024: -2.6% total (-0.65%/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 Pugo
14thof 14
Among the smaller barangays of Pugo by population.
Share of Pugo
3.5%
of the municipality's total 19,107 residents.
Rank in La Union
478thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Pugo (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 Duplas
Where is Barangay Duplas located?▾
Barangay Duplas is a barangay in the municipality of Pugo, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Duplas hall?▾
Barangay Duplas is located in Pugo, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Duplas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Duplas is Bernabe Gañalongo Saberola (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Duplas?▾
You can contact Barangay Duplas via phone at 09129418257.
What municipality is Barangay Duplas part of?▾
Barangay Duplas is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Pugo, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Duplas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Duplas 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 Pugo?▾
Pugo 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 Duplas.
Has the population of Barangay Duplas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Duplas went from 696 residents to 678 — a change of -2.6% 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 Duplas in?▾
Barangay Duplas is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of La Union, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Pugo.
How many barangays are in Pugo?▾
Pugo has 14 barangays, including Barangay Duplas. You can browse the full list on our Pugo page.
How many residents does Barangay Duplas have?▾
Barangay Duplas had a population of 678 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Duplas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pugo is 2508. 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 Duplas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Duplas was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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