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Punong Barangay
Carlito Verceles Dela Cruz SR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ubagan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Ubagan
Situated in Santo Tomas, La Union, Barangay Ubagan is one of 24 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ubagan had a population of 1,922. This made it the 8th largest of 24 barangays in Santo Tomas by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ubagan accounted for approximately 4.49% of the total population of Santo Tomas, which stood at 42,777 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 Ubagan changed from 1,803 to 1,922, a shift of +6.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Santo Tomas. Barangay Ubagan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santo Tomas is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ubagan, 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 Ubagan ranks 118th 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.
Barangay Ubagan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Santo Tomas 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 Ubagan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,930
—
—
2020 CPH
1,803
-127
-6.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,922
+119
+6.6%
2015–2020: -6.6% total (-1.35%/yr).2020–2024: +6.6% total (+1.61%/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 Santo Tomas
8thof 24
Among the upper half of Santo Tomas by population.
Share of Santo Tomas
4.5%
of the municipality's total 42,777 residents.
Rank in La Union
118thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 80.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santo Tomas (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 Ubagan
Where is Barangay Ubagan located?▾
Barangay Ubagan is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Tomas, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ubagan hall?▾
Barangay Ubagan is located in Santo Tomas, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ubagan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ubagan is Carlito Verceles Dela Cruz SR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ubagan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ubagan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santo Tomas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ubagan part of?▾
Barangay Ubagan is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Santo Tomas, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ubagan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ubagan 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 Santo Tomas?▾
Santo Tomas 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 Ubagan.
Has the population of Barangay Ubagan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ubagan went from 1,803 residents to 1,922 — a change of +6.6% 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 Ubagan in?▾
Barangay Ubagan 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 24 barangays administered by Santo Tomas.
How many barangays are in Santo Tomas?▾
Santo Tomas has 24 barangays, including Barangay Ubagan. You can browse the full list on our Santo Tomas page.
How many residents does Barangay Ubagan have?▾
Barangay Ubagan had a population of 1,922 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ubagan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santo Tomas is 2505. 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 Ubagan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ubagan 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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