Situated in the municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga, Barangay Buaya is one of the administrative divisions of CAR. It had a population of 1,080 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Paulino Diwayan Ambong SR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buaya · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Buaya
Barangay Buaya forms part of Balbalan, a municipality in Kalinga, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buaya had a population of 1,080. This made it the 5th largest of 14 barangays in Balbalan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buaya accounted for approximately 8.10% of the total population of Balbalan, which stood at 13,332 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buaya moved from 1,040 residents to 1,080, an intercensal change of +3.8%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Buaya is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balbalan is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buaya, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Kalinga, which contains 153 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buaya ranks 76th by 2024 POPCEN population. Kalinga is classified as a 3rd 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 Balbalan 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 Buaya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
816
—
—
2020 CPH
1,040
+224
+27.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,080
+40
+3.8%
2015–2020: +27.5% total (+4.97%/yr).2020–2024: +3.8% total (+0.95%/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 Balbalan
5thof 14
Among the upper half of Balbalan by population.
Share of Balbalan
8.1%
of the municipality's total 13,332 residents.
Rank in Kalinga
76thof 153
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Balbalan (municipality) class
3rd
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 Buaya
Where is Barangay Buaya located?▾
Barangay Buaya is a barangay in the municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buaya hall?▾
Barangay Buaya is located in Balbalan, Kalinga, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buaya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buaya is Paulino Diwayan Ambong SR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buaya?▾
You can contact Barangay Buaya via phone at 09355613459.
What municipality is Barangay Buaya part of?▾
Barangay Buaya is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buaya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buaya 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 Balbalan?▾
Balbalan is classified as a 3rd 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 Buaya.
Has the population of Barangay Buaya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buaya went from 1,040 residents to 1,080 — a change of +3.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buaya in?▾
Barangay Buaya is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Kalinga, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Balbalan.
How many barangays are in Balbalan?▾
Balbalan has 14 barangays, including Barangay Buaya. You can browse the full list on our Balbalan page.
How many residents does Barangay Buaya have?▾
Barangay Buaya had a population of 1,080 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buaya?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balbalan is 3801. 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 Buaya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buaya 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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