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Punong Barangay
Marco Dameg De Peralta(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bucalag · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bucalag
Barangay Bucalag is a very small barangay in the municipality of Santa, 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 Bucalag had a population of 109. This made it the 26th largest of 26 barangays in Santa by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bucalag accounted for approximately 0.72% of the total population of Santa, which stood at 15,164 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Bucalag changed from 153 to 109, a shift of -28.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Santa. Barangay Bucalag is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bucalag, 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 Bucalag ranks 768th 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 Santa 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 Bucalag from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
232
—
—
2020 CPH
153
-79
-34.1%
2024 POPCEN
109
-44
-28.8%
2015–2020: -34.1% total (-7.99%/yr).2020–2024: -28.8% total (-8.13%/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 Santa
26thof 26
Among the smaller barangays of Santa by population.
Share of Santa
0.72%
of the municipality's total 15,164 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
768thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 0.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Santa (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 Bucalag
Where is Barangay Bucalag located?▾
Barangay Bucalag is a barangay in the municipality of Santa, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bucalag hall?▾
Barangay Bucalag is located in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucalag?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucalag is Marco Dameg De Peralta (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bucalag?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bucalag is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bucalag part of?▾
Barangay Bucalag is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bucalag urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bucalag 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 Santa?▾
Santa 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 Bucalag.
Has the population of Barangay Bucalag been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bucalag went from 153 residents to 109 — a change of -28.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bucalag in?▾
Barangay Bucalag 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 26 barangays administered by Santa.
How many barangays are in Santa?▾
Santa has 26 barangays, including Barangay Bucalag. You can browse the full list on our Santa page.
How many residents does Barangay Bucalag have?▾
Barangay Bucalag had a population of 109 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bucalag?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa is 2703. 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 Bucalag, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bucalag was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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