Located in San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Paltoc is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of San Emilio. It had a population of 674 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
David Macaraeg Pidlaoan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Paltoc · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Paltoc
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Paltoc is one of the administrative divisions of San Emilio in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Paltoc had a population of 674. This made it the 7th largest of 8 barangays in San Emilio by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Paltoc accounted for approximately 8.97% of the total population of San Emilio, which stood at 7,513 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Paltoc moved from 541 residents to 674, an intercensal change of +24.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Paltoc is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Emilio is a municipality comprising 8 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Paltoc, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Paltoc ranks 449th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur 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 San Emilio 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 Paltoc from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
562
—
—
2020 CPH
541
-21
-3.7%
2024 POPCEN
674
+133
+24.6%
2015–2020: -3.7% total (-0.76%/yr).2020–2024: +24.6% total (+5.65%/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 San Emilio
7thof 8
Among the lower half of San Emilio by population.
Share of San Emilio
9.0%
of the municipality's total 7,513 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
449thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 42.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Emilio (municipality) class
4th
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 Paltoc
Where is Barangay Paltoc located?▾
Barangay Paltoc is a barangay in the municipality of San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Paltoc hall?▾
Barangay Paltoc is located in San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Paltoc?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Paltoc is David Macaraeg Pidlaoan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Paltoc?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Paltoc is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Emilio LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Paltoc part of?▾
Barangay Paltoc is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of San Emilio, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Paltoc urban or rural?▾
Barangay Paltoc 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 San Emilio?▾
San Emilio is classified as a 4th 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 Paltoc.
Has the population of Barangay Paltoc been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Paltoc went from 541 residents to 674 — a change of +24.6% 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 Paltoc in?▾
Barangay Paltoc is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 8 barangays administered by San Emilio.
How many barangays are in San Emilio?▾
San Emilio has 8 barangays, including Barangay Paltoc. You can browse the full list on our San Emilio page.
How many residents does Barangay Paltoc have?▾
Barangay Paltoc had a population of 674 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Paltoc?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Emilio is 2722. 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 Paltoc, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Paltoc 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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