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Punong Barangay
Pedro Atos Libong(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Apayao · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Apayao
Barangay Apayao forms part of San Gabriel, 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 Apayao had a population of 962. This made it the 7th largest of 15 barangays in San Gabriel by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Apayao accounted for approximately 5.18% of the total population of San Gabriel, which stood at 18,579 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Apayao moved from 985 residents to 962, an intercensal change of -2.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Apayao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Gabriel is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Apayao, 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 Apayao ranks 371st 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 San Gabriel 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 Apayao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
943
—
—
2020 CPH
985
+42
+4.5%
2024 POPCEN
962
-23
-2.3%
2015–2020: +4.5% total (+0.88%/yr).2020–2024: -2.3% total (-0.59%/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 Gabriel
7thof 15
Among the upper half of San Gabriel by population.
Share of San Gabriel
5.2%
of the municipality's total 18,579 residents.
Rank in La Union
371stof 576
Province-wide percentile: 36.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Gabriel (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 Apayao
Where is Barangay Apayao located?▾
Barangay Apayao is a barangay in the municipality of San Gabriel, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Apayao hall?▾
Barangay Apayao is located in San Gabriel, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Apayao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Apayao is Pedro Atos Libong (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Apayao?▾
You can contact Barangay Apayao via phone at 09973765970.
What municipality is Barangay Apayao part of?▾
Barangay Apayao is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of San Gabriel, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Apayao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Apayao 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 Gabriel?▾
San Gabriel 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 Apayao.
Has the population of Barangay Apayao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Apayao went from 985 residents to 962 — a change of -2.3% 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 Apayao in?▾
Barangay Apayao 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 15 barangays administered by San Gabriel.
How many barangays are in San Gabriel?▾
San Gabriel has 15 barangays, including Barangay Apayao. You can browse the full list on our San Gabriel page.
How many residents does Barangay Apayao have?▾
Barangay Apayao had a population of 962 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Apayao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Gabriel is 2513. 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 Apayao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Apayao 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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