Barangay East Valencia is a local government unit in Buenavista, Guimaras, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,389 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Shem Cezar Fernandez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay East Valencia · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay East Valencia
Barangay East Valencia is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, located in the province of Guimaras, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay East Valencia had a population of 2,389. This made it the 5th largest of 36 barangays in Buenavista by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay East Valencia accounted for approximately 4.40% of the total population of Buenavista, which stood at 54,352 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,359 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,389 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.3%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay East Valencia is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Buenavista is a municipality comprising 36 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay East Valencia, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Guimaras, which contains 98 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay East Valencia ranks 23rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Guimaras is classified as a 4th 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 Buenavista 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 East Valencia from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,451
—
—
2020 CPH
2,359
-92
-3.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,389
+30
+1.3%
2015–2020: -3.8% total (-0.76%/yr).2020–2024: +1.3% total (+0.32%/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 Buenavista
5thof 36
Among the top quartile of Buenavista by population.
Share of Buenavista
4.4%
of the municipality's total 54,352 residents.
Rank in Guimaras
23rdof 98
Province-wide percentile: 78.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Buenavista (municipality) class
2nd
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 East Valencia in Buenavista during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay East Valencia
Where is Barangay East Valencia located?▾
Barangay East Valencia is a barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, Guimaras, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay East Valencia hall?▾
Barangay East Valencia is located in Buenavista, Guimaras, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay East Valencia?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay East Valencia is Shem Cezar Fernandez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay East Valencia?▾
You can contact Barangay East Valencia via phone at 09161533054.
What municipality is Barangay East Valencia part of?▾
Barangay East Valencia is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Buenavista, Guimaras, Philippines.
Is Barangay East Valencia urban or rural?▾
Barangay East Valencia 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 Buenavista?▾
Buenavista is classified as a 2nd 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 East Valencia.
Has the population of Barangay East Valencia been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay East Valencia went from 2,359 residents to 2,389 — a change of +1.3% 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 East Valencia in?▾
Barangay East Valencia is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Guimaras, and is one of 36 barangays administered by Buenavista.
How many barangays are in Buenavista?▾
Buenavista has 36 barangays, including Barangay East Valencia. You can browse the full list on our Buenavista page.
How many residents does Barangay East Valencia have?▾
Barangay East Valencia had a population of 2,389 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay East Valencia?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Buenavista is 5044. 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 East Valencia, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay East Valencia was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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