Balaoan is a municipality in La Union, Ilocos Region, made up of 36 barangays with a 2020 census population of 40,440. It is registered under PSGC code 0103305000 and uses ZIP code 2517. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Balaoan.
About Balaoan
Balaoan is a municipality in the province of La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 36 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 40,440 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0103305000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 2517.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Balaoan.
Location and Geography
Balaoan is located in La Union within the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. The municipality includes 36 barangays.
Balaoan sits alongside other cities and municipalities of La Union, including Agoo, Aringay, Bacnotan, Bagulin.
Festivals and Events in Balaoan
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Barangays in Balaoan
Balaoan is divided into 36 barangays under PSGC code 0103305000.
Travel Tips for Balaoan
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Balaoan.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Balaoan in the Philippine Administrative System
Balaoan is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0103305000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Balaoan is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 36 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Balaoan is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of La Union in Ilocos Region.
People Also Ask About Balaoan
What is Balaoan known for?
Balaoan is a municipality in La Union, Ilocos Region. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Balaoan located?
Balaoan is located in La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0103305000.
How many barangays does Balaoan have?
Balaoan has 36 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Balaoan?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Balaoan has a recorded population of 40,440.
What is the ZIP code of Balaoan?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Balaoan is 2517.
What cities or municipalities are near Balaoan?
Nearby localities in La Union include Agoo, Aringay, Bacnotan, Bagulin.
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Administrative and geographic data for Balaoan follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →