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Punong Barangay
Johna Gucman Centino(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Payauan · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Payauan
Barangay Payauan forms part of Candoni, a municipality in Negros Occidental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Payauan had a population of 2,710. This made it the 4th largest of 9 barangays in Candoni by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Payauan accounted for approximately 12.27% of the total population of Candoni, which stood at 22,083 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 Payauan changed from 2,690 to 2,710, a shift of +0.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Candoni. Barangay Payauan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Candoni is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Payauan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Occidental, which contains 662 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Payauan ranks 400th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Occidental 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 Payauan 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 Candoni 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 Payauan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,326
—
—
2020 CPH
2,690
+364
+15.6%
2024 POPCEN
2,710
+20
+0.7%
2015–2020: +15.6% total (+2.95%/yr).2020–2024: +0.7% total (+0.19%/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 Candoni
4thof 9
Among the upper half of Candoni by population.
Share of Candoni
12.3%
of the municipality's total 22,083 residents.
Rank in Negros Occidental
400thof 662
Province-wide percentile: 40.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Candoni (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 Payauan
Where is Barangay Payauan located?▾
Barangay Payauan is a barangay in the municipality of Candoni, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Payauan hall?▾
Barangay Payauan is located in Candoni, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Payauan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Payauan is Johna Gucman Centino (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Payauan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Payauan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Candoni LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Payauan part of?▾
Barangay Payauan is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Candoni, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Payauan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Payauan 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 Candoni?▾
Candoni 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 Payauan.
Has the population of Barangay Payauan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Payauan went from 2,690 residents to 2,710 — a change of +0.7% 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 Payauan in?▾
Barangay Payauan is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Occidental, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Candoni.
How many barangays are in Candoni?▾
Candoni has 9 barangays, including Barangay Payauan. You can browse the full list on our Candoni page.
How many residents does Barangay Payauan have?▾
Barangay Payauan had a population of 2,710 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Payauan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Candoni is 6110. 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 Payauan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Payauan was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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