Situated in the municipality of Dueñas, Iloilo, Barangay Bugtongan is one of the administrative divisions of Western Visayas. It had a population of 786 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Danny Arsenal Pedregosa(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bugtongan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Bugtongan
Barangay Bugtongan is a small barangay in the municipality of Dueñas, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bugtongan had a population of 786. This made it the 14th largest of 47 barangays in Dueñas by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bugtongan accounted for approximately 2.25% of the total population of Dueñas, which stood at 34,941 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bugtongan moved from 829 residents to 786, an intercensal change of -5.2%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bugtongan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dueñas is a municipality comprising 47 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bugtongan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bugtongan ranks 1118th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bugtongan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Dueñas 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 Bugtongan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
864
—
—
2020 CPH
829
-35
-4.1%
2024 POPCEN
786
-43
-5.2%
2015–2020: -4.1% total (-0.82%/yr).2020–2024: -5.2% total (-1.32%/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 Dueñas
14thof 47
Among the upper half of Dueñas by population.
Share of Dueñas
2.2%
of the municipality's total 34,941 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1118thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 41.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Dueñas (municipality) class
4th
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 Bugtongan
Where is Barangay Bugtongan located?▾
Barangay Bugtongan is a barangay in the municipality of Dueñas, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bugtongan hall?▾
Barangay Bugtongan is located in Dueñas, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugtongan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugtongan is Danny Arsenal Pedregosa (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bugtongan?▾
You can contact Barangay Bugtongan via phone at 09309686814.
What municipality is Barangay Bugtongan part of?▾
Barangay Bugtongan is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Dueñas, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bugtongan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bugtongan 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 Dueñas?▾
Dueñas is classified as a 4th 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 Bugtongan.
Has the population of Barangay Bugtongan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bugtongan went from 829 residents to 786 — a change of -5.2% 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 Bugtongan in?▾
Barangay Bugtongan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 47 barangays administered by Dueñas.
How many barangays are in Dueñas?▾
Dueñas has 47 barangays, including Barangay Bugtongan. You can browse the full list on our Dueñas page.
How many residents does Barangay Bugtongan have?▾
Barangay Bugtongan had a population of 786 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bugtongan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dueñas is 5038. 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 Bugtongan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bugtongan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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