Barangay Talungon

Barangay Talungon forms part of City of Bais, a city in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Talungon had a population of 3,714. This made it the 7th largest of 35 barangays in City of Bais by population, placing it in the upper half of the city. Residents of Barangay Talungon accounted for approximately 4.40% of the total population of City of Bais, which stood at 84,317 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Talungon moving from 2,927 residents to 3,714 residents, an intercensal change of +26.9%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Talungon is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Bais is a city comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Talungon, 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 Talungon ranks 113th by 2020 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 Talungon 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.