Situated in the municipality of Cabucgayan, Biliran, Barangay Pawikan is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 1,773 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jesus Ando Masibag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pawikan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Pawikan
Situated in Cabucgayan, Biliran, Barangay Pawikan is one of 13 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pawikan had a population of 1,773. This made it the 5th largest of 13 barangays in Cabucgayan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pawikan accounted for approximately 8.09% of the total population of Cabucgayan, which stood at 21,923 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,564 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,773 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +13.4%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Pawikan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Cabucgayan is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Pawikan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Biliran, which contains 132 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pawikan ranks 38th by 2024 POPCEN population. Biliran is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Pawikan 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 Cabucgayan 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 Pawikan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,480
—
—
2020 CPH
1,564
+84
+5.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,773
+209
+13.4%
2015–2020: +5.7% total (+1.11%/yr).2020–2024: +13.4% total (+3.19%/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 Cabucgayan
5thof 13
Among the upper half of Cabucgayan by population.
Share of Cabucgayan
8.1%
of the municipality's total 21,923 residents.
Rank in Biliran
38thof 132
Province-wide percentile: 72.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Cabucgayan (municipality) class
5th
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 Pawikan
Where is Barangay Pawikan located?▾
Barangay Pawikan is a barangay in the municipality of Cabucgayan, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pawikan hall?▾
Barangay Pawikan is located in Cabucgayan, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Pawikan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pawikan is Jesus Ando Masibag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pawikan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pawikan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Cabucgayan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Pawikan part of?▾
Barangay Pawikan is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Cabucgayan, Biliran, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pawikan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pawikan 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 Cabucgayan?▾
Cabucgayan is classified as a 5th 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 Pawikan.
Has the population of Barangay Pawikan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pawikan went from 1,564 residents to 1,773 — a change of +13.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pawikan in?▾
Barangay Pawikan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Biliran, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Cabucgayan.
How many barangays are in Cabucgayan?▾
Cabucgayan has 13 barangays, including Barangay Pawikan. You can browse the full list on our Cabucgayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Pawikan have?▾
Barangay Pawikan had a population of 1,773 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pawikan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Cabucgayan is 6550. 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 Pawikan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pawikan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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