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Punong Barangay
Felix Lodia Lacasandile(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bucao West · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bucao West
Situated in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Bucao West is one of 43 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bucao West had a population of 477. This made it the 37th largest of 43 barangays in Tagudin by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bucao West accounted for approximately 1.15% of the total population of Tagudin, which stood at 41,606 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 464 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 477 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bucao West is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tagudin is a municipality comprising 43 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bucao West, 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 Bucao West ranks 600th 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.
Barangay Bucao West 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 Tagudin 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 Bucao West from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
434
—
—
2020 CPH
464
+30
+6.9%
2024 POPCEN
477
+13
+2.8%
2015–2020: +6.9% total (+1.35%/yr).2020–2024: +2.8% total (+0.69%/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 Tagudin
37thof 43
Among the smaller barangays of Tagudin by population.
Share of Tagudin
1.1%
of the municipality's total 41,606 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
600thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 22.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tagudin (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 Bucao West
Where is Barangay Bucao West located?▾
Barangay Bucao West is a barangay in the municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bucao West hall?▾
Barangay Bucao West is located in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucao West?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucao West is Felix Lodia Lacasandile (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bucao West?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bucao West is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tagudin LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bucao West part of?▾
Barangay Bucao West is one of 43 barangays in the municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bucao West urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bucao West 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 Tagudin?▾
Tagudin 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 Bucao West.
Has the population of Barangay Bucao West been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bucao West went from 464 residents to 477 — a change of +2.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bucao West in?▾
Barangay Bucao West 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 43 barangays administered by Tagudin.
How many barangays are in Tagudin?▾
Tagudin has 43 barangays, including Barangay Bucao West. You can browse the full list on our Tagudin page.
How many residents does Barangay Bucao West have?▾
Barangay Bucao West had a population of 477 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bucao West?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tagudin is 2714. 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 Bucao West, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bucao West was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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