Situated in the City of Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Barangay Budlasan is one of the administrative divisions of Negros Island Region. It had a population of 4,649 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lauriano Guarin Jakosalem(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Budlasan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Budlasan
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Budlasan is one of the administrative divisions of City of Canlaon in Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Budlasan had a population of 4,649. This made it the 6th largest of 12 barangays in City of Canlaon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Budlasan accounted for approximately 7.40% of the total population of City of Canlaon, which stood at 62,785 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 4,553 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 4,649 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Budlasan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Canlaon is a city comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Budlasan, 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 Budlasan ranks 81st 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.
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 City of Canlaon 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 Budlasan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,446
—
—
2020 CPH
4,553
+107
+2.4%
2024 POPCEN
4,649
+96
+2.1%
2015–2020: +2.4% total (+0.48%/yr).2020–2024: +2.1% total (+0.52%/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 Canlaon
6thof 12
Among the upper half of City of Canlaon by population.
Share of City of Canlaon
7.4%
of the city's total 62,785 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
81stof 557
Province-wide percentile: 86.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Canlaon (city) class
4th
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 Budlasan
Where is Barangay Budlasan located?▾
Barangay Budlasan is a barangay in the City of Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Budlasan hall?▾
Barangay Budlasan is located in City of Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Budlasan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Budlasan is Lauriano Guarin Jakosalem (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Budlasan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Budlasan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Canlaon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Budlasan part of?▾
Barangay Budlasan is one of 12 barangays in the City of Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Budlasan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Budlasan 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 Canlaon?▾
City of Canlaon is classified as a 4th 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 Budlasan.
Has the population of Barangay Budlasan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Budlasan went from 4,553 residents to 4,649 — a change of +2.1% 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 Budlasan in?▾
Barangay Budlasan 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 12 barangays administered by City of Canlaon.
How many barangays are in City of Canlaon?▾
City of Canlaon has 12 barangays, including Barangay Budlasan. You can browse the full list on our City of Canlaon page.
How many residents does Barangay Budlasan have?▾
Barangay Budlasan had a population of 4,649 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Budlasan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Canlaon is 6223. 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 Budlasan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Budlasan 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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