Barangay Balug is a barangay in Tumauini, Isabela, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tumauini. It had a population of 1,523 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gilbert Rosales Daran(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balug · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Balug
Situated in Tumauini, Isabela, Barangay Balug is one of 46 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balug had a population of 1,523. This made it the 25th largest of 46 barangays in Tumauini by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balug accounted for approximately 1.97% of the total population of Tumauini, which stood at 77,153 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,563 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,523 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -2.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Balug is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tumauini is a municipality comprising 46 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balug, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Isabela, which contains 1,055 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balug ranks 427th by 2024 POPCEN population. Isabela is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Balug 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 Tumauini 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 Balug from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,202
—
—
2020 CPH
1,563
+361
+30.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,523
-40
-2.6%
2015–2020: +30.0% total (+5.39%/yr).2020–2024: -2.6% total (-0.65%/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 Tumauini
25thof 46
Among the lower half of Tumauini by population.
Share of Tumauini
2.0%
of the municipality's total 77,153 residents.
Rank in Isabela
427thof 1,055
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tumauini (municipality) class
1st
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 Balug
Where is Barangay Balug located?▾
Barangay Balug is a barangay in the municipality of Tumauini, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balug hall?▾
Barangay Balug is located in Tumauini, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balug?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balug is Gilbert Rosales Daran (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balug?▾
You can contact Barangay Balug via phone at 090595500923.
What municipality is Barangay Balug part of?▾
Barangay Balug is one of 46 barangays in the municipality of Tumauini, Isabela, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balug urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balug 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 Tumauini?▾
Tumauini is classified as a 1st 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 Balug.
Has the population of Barangay Balug been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balug went from 1,563 residents to 1,523 — a change of -2.6% 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 Balug in?▾
Barangay Balug is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Isabela, and is one of 46 barangays administered by Tumauini.
How many barangays are in Tumauini?▾
Tumauini has 46 barangays, including Barangay Balug. You can browse the full list on our Tumauini page.
How many residents does Barangay Balug have?▾
Barangay Balug had a population of 1,523 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balug?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tumauini is 3325. 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 Balug, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balug 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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