Situated in the City of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Barangay Luz is one of the administrative divisions of Negros Island Region. It had a population of 1,906 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Emelia B Same(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Luz · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Luz
Situated in City of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Barangay Luz is one of 33 barangays that make up the city within Negros Island Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Luz had a population of 1,906. This made it the 22nd largest of 33 barangays in City of Guihulngan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Luz accounted for approximately 1.79% of the total population of City of Guihulngan, which stood at 106,576 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 Luz changed from 1,713 to 1,906, a shift of +11.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in City of Guihulngan. Barangay Luz is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Guihulngan is a city comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Luz, 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 Luz ranks 297th 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 Guihulngan 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 Luz from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,643
—
—
2020 CPH
1,713
+70
+4.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,906
+193
+11.3%
2015–2020: +4.3% total (+0.84%/yr).2020–2024: +11.3% total (+2.70%/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 Guihulngan
22ndof 33
Among the lower half of City of Guihulngan by population.
Share of City of Guihulngan
1.8%
of the city's total 106,576 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
297thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
City of Guihulngan (city) class
5th
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 Luz
Where is Barangay Luz located?▾
Barangay Luz is a barangay in the City of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Luz hall?▾
Barangay Luz is located in City of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Luz?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Luz is Emelia B Same (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Luz?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Luz is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Guihulngan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Luz part of?▾
Barangay Luz is one of 33 barangays in the City of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Luz urban or rural?▾
Barangay Luz 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 Guihulngan?▾
City of Guihulngan is classified as a 5th 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 Luz.
Has the population of Barangay Luz been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Luz went from 1,713 residents to 1,906 — a change of +11.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Luz in?▾
Barangay Luz 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 33 barangays administered by City of Guihulngan.
How many barangays are in City of Guihulngan?▾
City of Guihulngan has 33 barangays, including Barangay Luz. You can browse the full list on our City of Guihulngan page.
How many residents does Barangay Luz have?▾
Barangay Luz had a population of 1,906 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Luz?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Guihulngan is 6214. 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 Luz, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Luz was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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