Barangay Gubaan is a barangay in Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Aurora. It had a population of 1,636 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Edgar Claros Pilapil(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gubaan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Gubaan
Barangay Gubaan is a small barangay in the municipality of Aurora, located in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gubaan had a population of 1,636. This made it the 7th largest of 44 barangays in Aurora by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gubaan accounted for approximately 3.10% of the total population of Aurora, which stood at 52,746 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 Gubaan changed from 1,695 to 1,636, a shift of -3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Aurora. Barangay Gubaan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Aurora is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gubaan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Gubaan ranks 272nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Gubaan 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 Aurora 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 Gubaan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,909
—
—
2020 CPH
1,695
-214
-11.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,636
-59
-3.5%
2015–2020: -11.2% total (-2.35%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.88%/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 Aurora
7thof 44
Among the top quartile of Aurora by population.
Share of Aurora
3.1%
of the municipality's total 52,746 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
272ndof 779
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Aurora (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 Gubaan
Where is Barangay Gubaan located?▾
Barangay Gubaan is a barangay in the municipality of Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gubaan hall?▾
Barangay Gubaan is located in Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gubaan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gubaan is Edgar Claros Pilapil (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gubaan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gubaan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Aurora LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Gubaan part of?▾
Barangay Gubaan is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gubaan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gubaan 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 Aurora?▾
Aurora 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 Gubaan.
Has the population of Barangay Gubaan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gubaan went from 1,695 residents to 1,636 — a change of -3.5% 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 Gubaan in?▾
Barangay Gubaan is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 44 barangays administered by Aurora.
How many barangays are in Aurora?▾
Aurora has 44 barangays, including Barangay Gubaan. You can browse the full list on our Aurora page.
How many residents does Barangay Gubaan have?▾
Barangay Gubaan had a population of 1,636 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gubaan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Aurora is 3316. 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 Gubaan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gubaan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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