Barangay Sabang East is a barangay in Bugasong, Antique, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bugasong. It had a population of 796 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Josephine Valnezuela Moreno(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sabang East · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Sabang East
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Sabang East is one of the administrative divisions of Bugasong in Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sabang East had a population of 796. This made it the 22nd largest of 27 barangays in Bugasong by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sabang East accounted for approximately 2.21% of the total population of Bugasong, which stood at 36,060 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 Sabang East changed from 793 to 796, a shift of +0.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Bugasong. Barangay Sabang East is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bugasong is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sabang East, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sabang East ranks 293rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Antique is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Sabang East 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 Bugasong 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 Sabang East from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
835
—
—
2020 CPH
793
-42
-5.0%
2024 POPCEN
796
+3
+0.4%
2015–2020: -5.0% total (-1.03%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.09%/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 Bugasong
22ndof 27
Among the smaller barangays of Bugasong by population.
Share of Bugasong
2.2%
of the municipality's total 36,060 residents.
Rank in Antique
293rdof 590
Province-wide percentile: 51.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Bugasong (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 Sabang East
Where is Barangay Sabang East located?▾
Barangay Sabang East is a barangay in the municipality of Bugasong, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sabang East hall?▾
Barangay Sabang East is located in Bugasong, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sabang East?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sabang East is Josephine Valnezuela Moreno (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sabang East?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Sabang East is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bugasong LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Sabang East part of?▾
Barangay Sabang East is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Bugasong, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sabang East urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sabang East 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 Bugasong?▾
Bugasong 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 Sabang East.
Has the population of Barangay Sabang East been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sabang East went from 793 residents to 796 — a change of +0.4% 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 Sabang East in?▾
Barangay Sabang East is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Antique, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Bugasong.
How many barangays are in Bugasong?▾
Bugasong has 27 barangays, including Barangay Sabang East. You can browse the full list on our Bugasong page.
How many residents does Barangay Sabang East have?▾
Barangay Sabang East had a population of 796 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sabang East?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bugasong is 5456. 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 Sabang East, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sabang East 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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