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Punong Barangay
Elmer Balueta Belardo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Basud · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Basud
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Basud is one of the administrative divisions of Bacacay in Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Basud had a population of 1,596. This made it the 14th largest of 56 barangays in Bacacay by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Basud accounted for approximately 2.21% of the total population of Bacacay, which stood at 72,298 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Basud moved from 1,822 residents to 1,596, an intercensal change of -12.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Basud is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bacacay is a municipality comprising 56 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Basud, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Basud ranks 319th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay 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 Bacacay 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 Basud from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,746
—
—
2020 CPH
1,822
+76
+4.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,596
-226
-12.4%
2015–2020: +4.4% total (+0.86%/yr).2020–2024: -12.4% total (-3.26%/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 Bacacay
14thof 56
Among the top quartile of Bacacay by population.
Share of Bacacay
2.2%
of the municipality's total 72,298 residents.
Rank in Albay
319thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 56.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bacacay (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 Basud
Where is Barangay Basud located?▾
Barangay Basud is a barangay in the municipality of Bacacay, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Basud hall?▾
Barangay Basud is located in Bacacay, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Basud?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Basud is Elmer Balueta Belardo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Basud?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Basud is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bacacay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Basud part of?▾
Barangay Basud is one of 56 barangays in the municipality of Bacacay, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Basud urban or rural?▾
Barangay Basud 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 Bacacay?▾
Bacacay 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 Basud.
Has the population of Barangay Basud been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Basud went from 1,822 residents to 1,596 — a change of -12.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Basud in?▾
Barangay Basud is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 56 barangays administered by Bacacay.
How many barangays are in Bacacay?▾
Bacacay has 56 barangays, including Barangay Basud. You can browse the full list on our Bacacay page.
How many residents does Barangay Basud have?▾
Barangay Basud had a population of 1,596 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Basud?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bacacay is 4509. 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 Basud, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Basud was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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