Barangay San Marcos is a local government unit in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 3,531 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Federico Domingo Simpliciano(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Marcos · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay San Marcos
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay San Marcos is one of the administrative divisions of San Nicolas in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Marcos had a population of 3,531. This made it the 1st largest of 24 barangays in San Nicolas by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Marcos accounted for approximately 9.03% of the total population of San Nicolas, which stood at 39,116 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay San Marcos moved from 3,006 residents to 3,531, an intercensal change of +17.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay San Marcos is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Nicolas is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Marcos, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Norte, which contains 559 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Marcos ranks 5th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Norte 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 Nicolas 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 San Marcos from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,675
—
—
2020 CPH
3,006
+331
+12.4%
2024 POPCEN
3,531
+525
+17.5%
2015–2020: +12.4% total (+2.36%/yr).2020–2024: +17.5% total (+4.11%/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 Nicolas
1stof 24
Among the top 10% of San Nicolas by population.
Share of San Nicolas
9.0%
of the municipality's total 39,116 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
5thof 559
Province-wide percentile: 99.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
San Nicolas (municipality) class
2nd
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 San Marcos
Where is Barangay San Marcos located?▾
Barangay San Marcos is a barangay in the municipality of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Marcos hall?▾
Barangay San Marcos is located in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Marcos?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Marcos is Federico Domingo Simpliciano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Marcos?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Marcos is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Nicolas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Marcos part of?▾
Barangay San Marcos is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Marcos urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Marcos 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 Nicolas?▾
San Nicolas is classified as a 2nd 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 San Marcos.
Has the population of Barangay San Marcos been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Marcos went from 3,006 residents to 3,531 — a change of +17.5% 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 San Marcos in?▾
Barangay San Marcos is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Norte, and is one of 24 barangays administered by San Nicolas.
How many barangays are in San Nicolas?▾
San Nicolas has 24 barangays, including Barangay San Marcos. You can browse the full list on our San Nicolas page.
How many residents does Barangay San Marcos have?▾
Barangay San Marcos had a population of 3,531 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Marcos?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Nicolas is 2901. 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 San Marcos, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Marcos was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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