Barangay Saoang is a barangay in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of San Juan. It had a population of 880 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Manuel Angeles Balcobero(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Saoang · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Saoang
Barangay Saoang is a small barangay in the municipality of San Juan, located in the province of Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Saoang had a population of 880. This made it the 15th largest of 32 barangays in San Juan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Saoang accounted for approximately 3.29% of the total population of San Juan, which stood at 26,709 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Saoang moved from 864 residents to 880, an intercensal change of +1.9%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Saoang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Juan is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Saoang, 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 Saoang ranks 327th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Saoang is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 San Juan 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 Saoang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
845
—
—
2020 CPH
864
+19
+2.2%
2024 POPCEN
880
+16
+1.9%
2015–2020: +2.2% total (+0.45%/yr).2020–2024: +1.9% total (+0.46%/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 Juan
15thof 32
Among the upper half of San Juan by population.
Share of San Juan
3.3%
of the municipality's total 26,709 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
327thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 58.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Juan (municipality) class
3rd
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 Saoang
Where is Barangay Saoang located?▾
Barangay Saoang is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Saoang hall?▾
Barangay Saoang is located in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Saoang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Saoang is Manuel Angeles Balcobero (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Saoang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Saoang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Juan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Saoang part of?▾
Barangay Saoang is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Saoang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Saoang 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 Juan?▾
San Juan is classified as a 3rd 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 Saoang.
Has the population of Barangay Saoang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Saoang went from 864 residents to 880 — a change of +1.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Saoang in?▾
Barangay Saoang 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 32 barangays administered by San Juan.
How many barangays are in San Juan?▾
San Juan has 32 barangays, including Barangay Saoang. You can browse the full list on our San Juan page.
How many residents does Barangay Saoang have?▾
Barangay Saoang had a population of 880 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Saoang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Juan is 2823. 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 Saoang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Saoang 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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