Barangay Paagan is a local government unit in Santol, La Union, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,635 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Santol. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Eladio Ordanza Olay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Paagan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Paagan
Barangay Paagan is a small barangay in the municipality of Santol, located in the province of La Union, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Paagan had a population of 1,635. This made it the 3rd largest of 11 barangays in Santol by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Paagan accounted for approximately 10.99% of the total population of Santol, which stood at 14,877 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Paagan moved from 1,657 residents to 1,635, an intercensal change of -1.3%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Paagan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santol is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Paagan, 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 Paagan ranks 155th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Paagan 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 Santol 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 Paagan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,431
—
—
2020 CPH
1,657
+226
+15.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,635
-22
-1.3%
2015–2020: +15.8% total (+2.98%/yr).2020–2024: -1.3% total (-0.33%/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 Santol
3rdof 11
Among the top quartile of Santol by population.
Share of Santol
11.0%
of the municipality's total 14,877 residents.
Rank in La Union
155thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 73.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santol (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Paagan in Santol during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Paagan
Where is Barangay Paagan located?▾
Barangay Paagan is a barangay in the municipality of Santol, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Paagan hall?▾
Barangay Paagan is located in Santol, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Paagan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Paagan is Eladio Ordanza Olay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Paagan?▾
You can contact Barangay Paagan via phone at 09567861324.
What municipality is Barangay Paagan part of?▾
Barangay Paagan is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santol, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Paagan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Paagan 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 Santol?▾
Santol 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 Paagan.
Has the population of Barangay Paagan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Paagan went from 1,657 residents to 1,635 — a change of -1.3% 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 Paagan in?▾
Barangay Paagan 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 11 barangays administered by Santol.
How many barangays are in Santol?▾
Santol has 11 barangays, including Barangay Paagan. You can browse the full list on our Santol page.
How many residents does Barangay Paagan have?▾
Barangay Paagan had a population of 1,635 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Paagan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santol is 2516. 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 Paagan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Paagan was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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