Barangay Camugao is a local government unit in City of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,763 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Josephine Pedrajas Talatala(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Camugao · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Camugao
Barangay Camugao forms part of City of Kabankalan, a city in Negros Occidental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Camugao had a population of 2,763. This made it the 26th largest of 32 barangays in City of Kabankalan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Camugao accounted for approximately 1.31% of the total population of City of Kabankalan, which stood at 210,893 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Camugao moved from 2,730 residents to 2,763, an intercensal change of +1.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Camugao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Kabankalan is a city comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Camugao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Occidental, which contains 662 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Camugao ranks 395th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Occidental 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 Kabankalan 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 Camugao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,909
—
—
2020 CPH
2,730
-179
-6.2%
2024 POPCEN
2,763
+33
+1.2%
2015–2020: -6.2% total (-1.26%/yr).2020–2024: +1.2% total (+0.30%/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 Kabankalan
26thof 32
Among the smaller barangays of City of Kabankalan by population.
Share of City of Kabankalan
1.3%
of the city's total 210,893 residents.
Rank in Negros Occidental
395thof 662
Province-wide percentile: 40.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Kabankalan (city) class
1st
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 Camugao
Where is Barangay Camugao located?▾
Barangay Camugao is a barangay in the City of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Camugao hall?▾
Barangay Camugao is located in City of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Camugao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Camugao is Josephine Pedrajas Talatala (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Camugao?▾
You can contact Barangay Camugao via phone at 09472102781.
What city is Barangay Camugao part of?▾
Barangay Camugao is one of 32 barangays in the City of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Camugao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Camugao 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 Kabankalan?▾
City of Kabankalan is classified as a 1st 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 Camugao.
Has the population of Barangay Camugao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Camugao went from 2,730 residents to 2,763 — a change of +1.2% 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 Camugao in?▾
Barangay Camugao is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Occidental, and is one of 32 barangays administered by City of Kabankalan.
How many barangays are in City of Kabankalan?▾
City of Kabankalan has 32 barangays, including Barangay Camugao. You can browse the full list on our City of Kabankalan page.
How many residents does Barangay Camugao have?▾
Barangay Camugao had a population of 2,763 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Camugao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Kabankalan is 6111. 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 Camugao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Camugao 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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