Barangay Ambasing is a barangay in Sagada, Mountain Province, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sagada. It had a population of 823 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Fausto Apil Abeya(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ambasing · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Ambasing
Situated in Sagada, Mountain Province, Barangay Ambasing is one of 19 barangays that make up the municipality within CAR.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ambasing had a population of 823. This made it the 5th largest of 19 barangays in Sagada by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ambasing accounted for approximately 7.69% of the total population of Sagada, which stood at 10,702 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Ambasing moved from 826 residents to 823, an intercensal change of -0.4%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Ambasing is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sagada is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ambasing, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Mountain Province, which contains 144 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ambasing ranks 57th by 2024 POPCEN population. Mountain Province is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Ambasing is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Sagada 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 Ambasing from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
774
—
—
2020 CPH
826
+52
+6.7%
2024 POPCEN
823
-3
-0.4%
2015–2020: +6.7% total (+1.31%/yr).2020–2024: -0.4% total (-0.09%/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 Sagada
5thof 19
Among the top quartile of Sagada by population.
Share of Sagada
7.7%
of the municipality's total 10,702 residents.
Rank in Mountain Province
57thof 144
Province-wide percentile: 61.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sagada (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 Ambasing
Where is Barangay Ambasing located?▾
Barangay Ambasing is a barangay in the municipality of Sagada, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ambasing hall?▾
Barangay Ambasing is located in Sagada, Mountain Province, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ambasing?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ambasing is Fausto Apil Abeya (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ambasing?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ambasing is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Sagada LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ambasing part of?▾
Barangay Ambasing is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Sagada, Mountain Province, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ambasing urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ambasing 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 Sagada?▾
Sagada 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 Ambasing.
Has the population of Barangay Ambasing been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ambasing went from 826 residents to 823 — a change of -0.4% 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 Ambasing in?▾
Barangay Ambasing is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Mountain Province, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Sagada.
How many barangays are in Sagada?▾
Sagada has 19 barangays, including Barangay Ambasing. You can browse the full list on our Sagada page.
How many residents does Barangay Ambasing have?▾
Barangay Ambasing had a population of 823 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ambasing?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sagada is 2619. 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 Ambasing, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ambasing 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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