Situated in the municipality of Pugo, La Union, Barangay Maoasoas Sur is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 1,181 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joffre Dacdaco Pagar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Maoasoas Sur · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Maoasoas Sur
Barangay Maoasoas Sur forms part of Pugo, a municipality in La Union, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Maoasoas Sur had a population of 1,181. This made it the 8th largest of 14 barangays in Pugo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Maoasoas Sur accounted for approximately 6.18% 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 Maoasoas Sur changed from 1,002 to 1,181, a shift of +17.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Pugo. Barangay Maoasoas Sur 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 Maoasoas Sur, 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 Maoasoas Sur ranks 291st 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 Maoasoas Sur from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,005
—
—
2020 CPH
1,002
-3
-0.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,181
+179
+17.9%
2015–2020: -0.3% total (-0.06%/yr).2020–2024: +17.9% total (+4.19%/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
8thof 14
Among the upper half of Pugo by population.
Share of Pugo
6.2%
of the municipality's total 19,107 residents.
Rank in La Union
291stof 576
Province-wide percentile: 50.
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 Maoasoas Sur
Where is Barangay Maoasoas Sur located?▾
Barangay Maoasoas Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Pugo, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Maoasoas Sur hall?▾
Barangay Maoasoas Sur 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 Maoasoas Sur?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Maoasoas Sur is Joffre Dacdaco Pagar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Maoasoas Sur?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Maoasoas Sur is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pugo LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Maoasoas Sur part of?▾
Barangay Maoasoas Sur is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Pugo, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Maoasoas Sur urban or rural?▾
Barangay Maoasoas Sur 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 Maoasoas Sur.
Has the population of Barangay Maoasoas Sur been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Maoasoas Sur went from 1,002 residents to 1,181 — a change of +17.9% 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 Maoasoas Sur in?▾
Barangay Maoasoas Sur 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 Maoasoas Sur. You can browse the full list on our Pugo page.
How many residents does Barangay Maoasoas Sur have?▾
Barangay Maoasoas Sur had a population of 1,181 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Maoasoas Sur?▾
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 Maoasoas Sur, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Maoasoas Sur 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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