Located in City of Bais, Negros Oriental, Barangay Basak is one of 35 barangays in the City of Bais. It had a population of 2,098 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jaime Megio Cule(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Basak · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Basak
Barangay Basak forms part of City of Bais, a city in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Basak had a population of 2,098. This made it the 15th largest of 35 barangays in City of Bais by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Basak accounted for approximately 2.38% of the total population of City of Bais, which stood at 88,050 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Basak moved from 2,175 residents to 2,098, an intercensal change of -3.5%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Basak is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Bais is a city comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Basak, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Basak ranks 269th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Basak 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 City of Bais 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 Basak from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,792
—
—
2020 CPH
2,175
+383
+21.4%
2024 POPCEN
2,098
-77
-3.5%
2015–2020: +21.4% total (+3.95%/yr).2020–2024: -3.5% total (-0.90%/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 City of Bais
15thof 35
Among the upper half of City of Bais by population.
Share of City of Bais
2.4%
of the city's total 88,050 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
269thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 52.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Bais (city) class
3rd
Parent city 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 Basak
Where is Barangay Basak located?▾
Barangay Basak is a barangay in the City of Bais, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Basak hall?▾
Barangay Basak is located in City of Bais, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Basak?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Basak is Jaime Megio Cule (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Basak?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Basak is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Bais LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Basak part of?▾
Barangay Basak is one of 35 barangays in the City of Bais, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Basak urban or rural?▾
Barangay Basak 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 City of Bais?▾
City of Bais is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Basak.
Has the population of Barangay Basak been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Basak went from 2,175 residents to 2,098 — a change of -3.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Basak in?▾
Barangay Basak is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 35 barangays administered by City of Bais.
How many barangays are in City of Bais?▾
City of Bais has 35 barangays, including Barangay Basak. You can browse the full list on our City of Bais page.
How many residents does Barangay Basak have?▾
Barangay Basak had a population of 2,098 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Basak?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Bais is 6217. 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 Basak, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Basak was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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