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Punong Barangay
Edwin Gastador Moralde(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Baras · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Baras
Barangay Baras is a small barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, located in the province of Masbate, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Baras had a population of 1,061. This made it the 7th largest of 20 barangays in Esperanza by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baras accounted for approximately 5.89% of the total population of Esperanza, which stood at 18,021 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,192 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,061 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -11.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Baras is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Esperanza is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baras, 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 Baras ranks 352nd 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.
Barangay Baras 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 Esperanza 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 Baras from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,221
—
—
2020 CPH
1,192
-29
-2.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,061
-131
-11.0%
2015–2020: -2.4% total (-0.48%/yr).2020–2024: -11.0% total (-2.87%/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 Esperanza
7thof 20
Among the upper half of Esperanza by population.
Share of Esperanza
5.9%
of the municipality's total 18,021 residents.
Rank in Masbate
352ndof 550
Province-wide percentile: 36.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Esperanza (municipality) class
5th
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 Baras
Where is Barangay Baras located?▾
Barangay Baras is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Baras hall?▾
Barangay Baras is located in Esperanza, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Baras?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Baras is Edwin Gastador Moralde (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Baras?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Baras is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Esperanza LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Baras part of?▾
Barangay Baras is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Esperanza, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Baras urban or rural?▾
Barangay Baras 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 Esperanza?▾
Esperanza is classified as a 5th 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 Baras.
Has the population of Barangay Baras been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Baras went from 1,192 residents to 1,061 — a change of -11.0% 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 Baras in?▾
Barangay Baras 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 20 barangays administered by Esperanza.
How many barangays are in Esperanza?▾
Esperanza has 20 barangays, including Barangay Baras. You can browse the full list on our Esperanza page.
How many residents does Barangay Baras have?▾
Barangay Baras had a population of 1,061 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Baras?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Esperanza is 5407. 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 Baras, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Baras 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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