Located in Baclayon, Bohol, Barangay Buenaventura is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Baclayon. It had a population of 422 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Elma Sumod-ong Omac(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buenaventura · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Buenaventura
Barangay Buenaventura forms part of Baclayon, a municipality in Bohol, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buenaventura had a population of 422. This made it the 17th largest of 17 barangays in Baclayon by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buenaventura accounted for approximately 1.85% of the total population of Baclayon, which stood at 22,754 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buenaventura moved from 420 residents to 422, an intercensal change of +0.5%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Buenaventura is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Baclayon is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buenaventura, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buenaventura ranks 988th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol 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 Baclayon 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 Buenaventura from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
395
—
—
2020 CPH
420
+25
+6.3%
2024 POPCEN
422
+2
+0.5%
2015–2020: +6.3% total (+1.23%/yr).2020–2024: +0.5% total (+0.12%/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 Baclayon
17thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Baclayon by population.
Share of Baclayon
1.9%
of the municipality's total 22,754 residents.
Rank in Bohol
988thof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Baclayon (municipality) class
4th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Buenaventura in Baclayon during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Buenaventura
Where is Barangay Buenaventura located?▾
Barangay Buenaventura is a barangay in the municipality of Baclayon, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buenaventura hall?▾
Barangay Buenaventura is located in Baclayon, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buenaventura?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buenaventura is Elma Sumod-ong Omac (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buenaventura?▾
You can contact Barangay Buenaventura via phone at 09634489963.
What municipality is Barangay Buenaventura part of?▾
Barangay Buenaventura is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Baclayon, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buenaventura urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buenaventura 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 Baclayon?▾
Baclayon is classified as a 4th 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 Buenaventura.
Has the population of Barangay Buenaventura been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buenaventura went from 420 residents to 422 — a change of +0.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buenaventura in?▾
Barangay Buenaventura is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Baclayon.
How many barangays are in Baclayon?▾
Baclayon has 17 barangays, including Barangay Buenaventura. You can browse the full list on our Baclayon page.
How many residents does Barangay Buenaventura have?▾
Barangay Buenaventura had a population of 422 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buenaventura?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Baclayon is 6301. 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 Buenaventura, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buenaventura 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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