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Punong Barangay
Antonio Banjao Tijam(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bucana Bunglas · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Bucana Bunglas
Situated in Ajuy, Iloilo, Barangay Bucana Bunglas is one of 34 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bucana Bunglas had a population of 396. This made it the 33rd largest of 34 barangays in Ajuy by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bucana Bunglas accounted for approximately 0.73% of the total population of Ajuy, which stood at 54,100 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Bucana Bunglas changed from 361 to 396, a shift of +9.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Ajuy. Barangay Bucana Bunglas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ajuy is a municipality comprising 34 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bucana Bunglas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bucana Bunglas ranks 1608th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Ajuy 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 Bucana Bunglas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
343
—
—
2020 CPH
361
+18
+5.2%
2024 POPCEN
396
+35
+9.7%
2015–2020: +5.2% total (+1.03%/yr).2020–2024: +9.7% total (+2.34%/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 Ajuy
33rdof 34
Among the smaller barangays of Ajuy by population.
Share of Ajuy
0.73%
of the municipality's total 54,100 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1608thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 15.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Ajuy (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 Bucana Bunglas
Where is Barangay Bucana Bunglas located?▾
Barangay Bucana Bunglas is a barangay in the municipality of Ajuy, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bucana Bunglas hall?▾
Barangay Bucana Bunglas is located in Ajuy, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucana Bunglas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bucana Bunglas is Antonio Banjao Tijam (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bucana Bunglas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bucana Bunglas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ajuy LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bucana Bunglas part of?▾
Barangay Bucana Bunglas is one of 34 barangays in the municipality of Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bucana Bunglas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bucana Bunglas 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 Ajuy?▾
Ajuy 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 Bucana Bunglas.
Has the population of Barangay Bucana Bunglas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bucana Bunglas went from 361 residents to 396 — a change of +9.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bucana Bunglas in?▾
Barangay Bucana Bunglas is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 34 barangays administered by Ajuy.
How many barangays are in Ajuy?▾
Ajuy has 34 barangays, including Barangay Bucana Bunglas. You can browse the full list on our Ajuy page.
How many residents does Barangay Bucana Bunglas have?▾
Barangay Bucana Bunglas had a population of 396 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bucana Bunglas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ajuy is 5012. 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 Bucana Bunglas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bucana Bunglas was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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