Barangay Baguilawa is a barangay in Bauan, Batangas, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bauan. It had a population of 1,555 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Bauan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Romel Tomas Cruzat Caguete(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Baguilawa · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Baguilawa
Barangay Baguilawa is a small barangay in the municipality of Bauan, located in the province of Batangas, in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Baguilawa had a population of 1,555. This made it the 21st largest of 40 barangays in Bauan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baguilawa accounted for approximately 1.65% of the total population of Bauan, which stood at 94,016 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,563 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,555 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -0.5%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Baguilawa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bauan is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baguilawa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Baguilawa ranks 684th by 2024 POPCEN population. Batangas is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Baguilawa is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Bauan 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 Baguilawa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,535
—
—
2020 CPH
1,563
+28
+1.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,555
-8
-0.5%
2015–2020: +1.8% total (+0.36%/yr).2020–2024: -0.5% total (-0.13%/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 Bauan
21stof 40
Among the upper half of Bauan by population.
Share of Bauan
1.7%
of the municipality's total 94,016 residents.
Rank in Batangas
684thof 1,078
Province-wide percentile: 37.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bauan (municipality) class
1st
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 Baguilawa
Where is Barangay Baguilawa located?▾
Barangay Baguilawa is a barangay in the municipality of Bauan, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Baguilawa hall?▾
Barangay Baguilawa is located in Bauan, Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Baguilawa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Baguilawa is Romel Tomas Cruzat Caguete (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Baguilawa?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Baguilawa is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bauan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Baguilawa part of?▾
Barangay Baguilawa is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Bauan, Batangas, Philippines.
Is Barangay Baguilawa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Baguilawa 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 Bauan?▾
Bauan is classified as a 1st 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 Baguilawa.
Has the population of Barangay Baguilawa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Baguilawa went from 1,563 residents to 1,555 — 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 Baguilawa in?▾
Barangay Baguilawa is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Batangas, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Bauan.
How many barangays are in Bauan?▾
Bauan has 40 barangays, including Barangay Baguilawa. You can browse the full list on our Bauan page.
How many residents does Barangay Baguilawa have?▾
Barangay Baguilawa had a population of 1,555 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Baguilawa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bauan is 4201. 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 Baguilawa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Baguilawa 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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