Barangay Maria Cristina West is a barangay in the municipality of Bangar, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 1,022. This represented 2.84% of the total population of Bangar. It is located along Amburayan River which Construction of Flood Control Amburayan River is vital for the protection of the barangay and its nearby barangay as well. With the construction of these flood controls, the area will lessen the chance of flooding on houses.