Barangay Bugao is a barangay in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bagamanoc. It had a population of 641 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
Evan Saldua Evangelista(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bugao · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bugao
Barangay Bugao is a small barangay in the municipality of Bagamanoc, located in the province of Catanduanes, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bugao had a population of 641. This made it the 9th largest of 18 barangays in Bagamanoc by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bugao accounted for approximately 6.16% of the total population of Bagamanoc, which stood at 10,403 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 Bugao changed from 698 to 641, a shift of -8.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Bagamanoc. Barangay Bugao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bagamanoc is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bugao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Catanduanes, which contains 315 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bugao ranks 163rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Catanduanes is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bugao 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 Bagamanoc 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 Bugao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
737
—
—
2020 CPH
698
-39
-5.3%
2024 POPCEN
641
-57
-8.2%
2015–2020: -5.3% total (-1.08%/yr).2020–2024: -8.2% total (-2.11%/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 Bagamanoc
9thof 18
Among the upper half of Bagamanoc by population.
Share of Bagamanoc
6.2%
of the municipality's total 10,403 residents.
Rank in Catanduanes
163rdof 315
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bagamanoc (municipality) class
5th
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 Bugao
Where is Barangay Bugao located?▾
Barangay Bugao is a barangay in the municipality of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bugao hall?▾
Barangay Bugao is located in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugao is Evan Saldua Evangelista (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bugao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bugao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bagamanoc LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bugao part of?▾
Barangay Bugao is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bugao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bugao 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 Bagamanoc?▾
Bagamanoc is classified as a 5th 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 Bugao.
Has the population of Barangay Bugao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bugao went from 698 residents to 641 — a change of -8.2% 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 Bugao in?▾
Barangay Bugao is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Catanduanes, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Bagamanoc.
How many barangays are in Bagamanoc?▾
Bagamanoc has 18 barangays, including Barangay Bugao. You can browse the full list on our Bagamanoc page.
How many residents does Barangay Bugao have?▾
Barangay Bugao had a population of 641 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bugao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bagamanoc is 4807. 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 Bugao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bugao 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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