Situated in the municipality of Claveria, Masbate, Barangay Boca Engaño is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 1,811 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Oscar C Rejuso JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Boca Engaño · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Boca Engaño
Situated in Claveria, Masbate, Barangay Boca Engaño is one of 22 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Boca Engaño had a population of 1,811. This made it the 7th largest of 22 barangays in Claveria by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Boca Engaño accounted for approximately 4.45% of the total population of Claveria, which stood at 40,733 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 Boca Engaño changed from 1,908 to 1,811, a shift of -5.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Claveria. Barangay Boca Engaño is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Claveria is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Boca Engaño, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Boca Engaño ranks 162nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Masbate is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Boca Engaño is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Claveria 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 Boca Engaño from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,976
—
—
2020 CPH
1,908
-68
-3.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,811
-97
-5.1%
2015–2020: -3.4% total (-0.70%/yr).2020–2024: -5.1% total (-1.30%/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 Claveria
7thof 22
Among the upper half of Claveria by population.
Share of Claveria
4.4%
of the municipality's total 40,733 residents.
Rank in Masbate
162ndof 550
Province-wide percentile: 71.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Claveria (municipality) class
3rd
Parent municipality 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 Boca Engaño
Where is Barangay Boca Engaño located?▾
Barangay Boca Engaño is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Boca Engaño hall?▾
Barangay Boca Engaño is located in Claveria, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Boca Engaño?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Boca Engaño is Oscar C Rejuso JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Boca Engaño?▾
You can contact Barangay Boca Engaño via phone at 09636565961.
What municipality is Barangay Boca Engaño part of?▾
Barangay Boca Engaño is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Claveria, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Boca Engaño urban or rural?▾
Barangay Boca Engaño 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 Claveria?▾
Claveria is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality'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 Boca Engaño.
Has the population of Barangay Boca Engaño been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Boca Engaño went from 1,908 residents to 1,811 — a change of -5.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Boca Engaño in?▾
Barangay Boca Engaño is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Masbate, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Claveria.
How many barangays are in Claveria?▾
Claveria has 22 barangays, including Barangay Boca Engaño. You can browse the full list on our Claveria page.
How many residents does Barangay Boca Engaño have?▾
Barangay Boca Engaño had a population of 1,811 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Boca Engaño?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Claveria is 5419. 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 Boca Engaño, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Boca Engaño was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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