[3] Barlig is bounded in the east by Natonin in the west by Bontoc and Sadanga.

Locals call themselves Ifiallig which is a reference to someone born or having roots from villages.

Despite living in a single town, the people speak different languages and probably traditions.

Poverty incidence of Barlig Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Barlig, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Mountain Province, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code.

In Kadaclan, which is another cluster of villages, the annual Menaliyam festival is held.