Barangay Bulongan is a local government unit in City of Toledo, Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 4,936 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for City of Toledo. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Ronel Sulapas Lobitaña(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bulongan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bulongan
Barangay Bulongan forms part of City of Toledo, a city in Cebu, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bulongan had a population of 4,936. This made it the 18th largest of 38 barangays in City of Toledo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Bulongan accounted for approximately 2.39% of the total population of City of Toledo, which stood at 206,692 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 Bulongan changed from 2,624 to 4,936, a shift of +88.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in City of Toledo. Barangay Bulongan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Toledo is a city comprising 38 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bulongan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bulongan ranks 272nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu 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 Toledo 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 Bulongan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,647
—
—
2020 CPH
2,624
-23
-0.9%
2024 POPCEN
4,936
+2,312
+88.1%
2015–2020: -0.9% total (-0.17%/yr).2020–2024: +88.1% total (+17.11%/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 Toledo
18thof 38
Among the upper half of City of Toledo by population.
Share of City of Toledo
2.4%
of the city's total 206,692 residents.
Rank in Cebu
272ndof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 77.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Toledo (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bulongan in City of Toledo during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bulongan
Where is Barangay Bulongan located?▾
Barangay Bulongan is a barangay in the City of Toledo, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bulongan hall?▾
Barangay Bulongan is located in City of Toledo, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulongan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulongan is Ronel Sulapas Lobitaña (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bulongan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bulongan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Toledo LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Bulongan part of?▾
Barangay Bulongan is one of 38 barangays in the City of Toledo, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bulongan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bulongan 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 Toledo?▾
City of Toledo 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 Bulongan.
Has the population of Barangay Bulongan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bulongan went from 2,624 residents to 4,936 — a change of +88.1% 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 Bulongan in?▾
Barangay Bulongan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 38 barangays administered by City of Toledo.
How many barangays are in City of Toledo?▾
City of Toledo has 38 barangays, including Barangay Bulongan. You can browse the full list on our City of Toledo page.
How many residents does Barangay Bulongan have?▾
Barangay Bulongan had a population of 4,936 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bulongan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Toledo is 6038. 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 Bulongan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bulongan 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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