Barangay Bocos is a barangay in Banaue, Ifugao, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Banaue. It had a population of 2,556 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
Noel Bahatan Chulipa(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bocos · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bocos
Barangay Bocos is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Banaue, located in the province of Ifugao, in the CAR region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bocos had a population of 2,556. This made it the 1st largest of 18 barangays in Banaue by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bocos accounted for approximately 12.69% of the total population of Banaue, which stood at 20,143 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,606 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,556 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.9%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Bocos is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Banaue is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bocos, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ifugao, which contains 176 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bocos ranks 9th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ifugao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bocos 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 Banaue 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 Bocos from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,850
—
—
2020 CPH
2,606
-244
-8.6%
2024 POPCEN
2,556
-50
-1.9%
2015–2020: -8.6% total (-1.77%/yr).2020–2024: -1.9% total (-0.48%/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 Banaue
1stof 18
Among the top 10% of Banaue by population.
Share of Banaue
12.7%
of the municipality's total 20,143 residents.
Rank in Ifugao
9thof 176
Province-wide percentile: 95.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Banaue (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bocos
Where is Barangay Bocos located?▾
Barangay Bocos is a barangay in the municipality of Banaue, Ifugao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bocos hall?▾
Barangay Bocos is located in Banaue, Ifugao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bocos?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bocos is Noel Bahatan Chulipa (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bocos?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bocos is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Banaue LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bocos part of?▾
Barangay Bocos is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bocos urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bocos 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 Banaue?▾
Banaue 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 Bocos.
Has the population of Barangay Bocos been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bocos went from 2,606 residents to 2,556 — a change of -1.9% 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 Bocos in?▾
Barangay Bocos is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Ifugao, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Banaue.
How many barangays are in Banaue?▾
Banaue has 18 barangays, including Barangay Bocos. You can browse the full list on our Banaue page.
How many residents does Barangay Bocos have?▾
Barangay Bocos had a population of 2,556 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bocos?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Banaue is 3601. 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 Bocos, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bocos was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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