Barangay Ginabucan is a local government unit in Catmon, Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 978 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Hermonila Doños Colonia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ginabucan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Ginabucan
Barangay Ginabucan forms part of Catmon, a municipality in Cebu, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ginabucan had a population of 978. This made it the 13th largest of 20 barangays in Catmon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ginabucan accounted for approximately 2.83% of the total population of Catmon, which stood at 34,608 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 941 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 978 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Ginabucan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Catmon is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ginabucan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ginabucan ranks 1005th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st 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 Catmon 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 Ginabucan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
809
—
—
2020 CPH
941
+132
+16.3%
2024 POPCEN
978
+37
+3.9%
2015–2020: +16.3% total (+3.07%/yr).2020–2024: +3.9% total (+0.97%/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 Catmon
13thof 20
Among the lower half of Catmon by population.
Share of Catmon
2.8%
of the municipality's total 34,608 residents.
Rank in Cebu
1005thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Catmon (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 Ginabucan
Where is Barangay Ginabucan located?▾
Barangay Ginabucan is a barangay in the municipality of Catmon, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ginabucan hall?▾
Barangay Ginabucan is located in Catmon, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ginabucan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ginabucan is Hermonila Doños Colonia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ginabucan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ginabucan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Catmon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ginabucan part of?▾
Barangay Ginabucan is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Catmon, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ginabucan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ginabucan 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 Catmon?▾
Catmon 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 Ginabucan.
Has the population of Barangay Ginabucan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ginabucan went from 941 residents to 978 — a change of +3.9% 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 Ginabucan in?▾
Barangay Ginabucan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Catmon.
How many barangays are in Catmon?▾
Catmon has 20 barangays, including Barangay Ginabucan. You can browse the full list on our Catmon page.
How many residents does Barangay Ginabucan have?▾
Barangay Ginabucan had a population of 978 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ginabucan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Catmon is 6006. 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 Ginabucan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ginabucan was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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