Barangay Old Central is a local government unit in Sudipen, La Union, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,339 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 Sudipen. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Wisley Padilla Pangayan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Old Central · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Old Central
Barangay Old Central forms part of Sudipen, a municipality in La Union, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Old Central had a population of 1,339. This made it the 4th largest of 17 barangays in Sudipen by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Old Central accounted for approximately 7.93% of the total population of Sudipen, which stood at 16,888 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 Old Central changed from 1,365 to 1,339, a shift of -1.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Sudipen. Barangay Old Central is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sudipen is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Old Central, 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 Old Central ranks 246th 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 Old Central 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 Sudipen 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 Old Central from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,361
—
—
2020 CPH
1,365
+4
+0.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,339
-26
-1.9%
2015–2020: +0.3% total (+0.06%/yr).2020–2024: -1.9% total (-0.48%/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 Sudipen
4thof 17
Among the top quartile of Sudipen by population.
Share of Sudipen
7.9%
of the municipality's total 16,888 residents.
Rank in La Union
246thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sudipen (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 Old Central in Sudipen during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Old Central
Where is Barangay Old Central located?▾
Barangay Old Central is a barangay in the municipality of Sudipen, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Old Central hall?▾
Barangay Old Central is located in Sudipen, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Old Central?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Old Central is Wisley Padilla Pangayan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Old Central?▾
You can contact Barangay Old Central via phone at 09984361502.
What municipality is Barangay Old Central part of?▾
Barangay Old Central is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Sudipen, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Old Central urban or rural?▾
Barangay Old Central 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 Sudipen?▾
Sudipen 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 Old Central.
Has the population of Barangay Old Central been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Old Central went from 1,365 residents to 1,339 — a change of -1.9% 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 Old Central in?▾
Barangay Old Central 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 17 barangays administered by Sudipen.
How many barangays are in Sudipen?▾
Sudipen has 17 barangays, including Barangay Old Central. You can browse the full list on our Sudipen page.
How many residents does Barangay Old Central have?▾
Barangay Old Central had a population of 1,339 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Old Central?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sudipen is 2520. 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 Old Central, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Old Central 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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