Barangay Puzon is a barangay in Rosario, La Union, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Rosario. It had a population of 818 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Romeo Gomez Aspuria(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Puzon · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Puzon
Situated in Rosario, La Union, Barangay Puzon is one of 33 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Puzon had a population of 818. This made it the 29th largest of 33 barangays in Rosario by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Puzon accounted for approximately 1.39% of the total population of Rosario, which stood at 58,797 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Puzon moved from 822 residents to 818, an intercensal change of -0.5%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Puzon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Rosario is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Puzon, 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 Puzon ranks 432nd 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 Rosario 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 Puzon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
836
—
—
2020 CPH
822
-14
-1.7%
2024 POPCEN
818
-4
-0.5%
2015–2020: -1.7% total (-0.34%/yr).2020–2024: -0.5% total (-0.12%/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 Rosario
29thof 33
Among the smaller barangays of Rosario by population.
Share of Rosario
1.4%
of the municipality's total 58,797 residents.
Rank in La Union
432ndof 576
Province-wide percentile: 25.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Rosario (municipality) class
1st
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 Puzon
Where is Barangay Puzon located?▾
Barangay Puzon is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Puzon hall?▾
Barangay Puzon is located in Rosario, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Puzon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Puzon is Romeo Gomez Aspuria (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Puzon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Puzon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Rosario LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Puzon part of?▾
Barangay Puzon is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Rosario, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Puzon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Puzon 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 Rosario?▾
Rosario is classified as a 1st 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 Puzon.
Has the population of Barangay Puzon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Puzon went from 822 residents to 818 — a change of -0.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Puzon in?▾
Barangay Puzon 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 33 barangays administered by Rosario.
How many barangays are in Rosario?▾
Rosario has 33 barangays, including Barangay Puzon. You can browse the full list on our Rosario page.
How many residents does Barangay Puzon have?▾
Barangay Puzon had a population of 818 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Puzon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Rosario is 2506. 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 Puzon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Puzon 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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