Barangay Baluno is a local government unit in Godod, Zamboanga Del Norte, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 641 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Baluno forms part of Godod, a municipality in Zamboanga Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Baluno had a population of 641. This made it the 15th largest of 17 barangays in Godod by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baluno accounted for approximately 3.55% of the total population of Godod, which stood at 18,040 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 586 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 641 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +9.4%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Baluno is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Godod is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baluno, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Norte, which contains 691 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Baluno ranks 572nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Norte 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 Baluno 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 Godod 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 Baluno from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
623
—
—
2020 CPH
586
-37
-5.9%
2024 POPCEN
641
+55
+9.4%
2015–2020: -5.9% total (-1.22%/yr).2020–2024: +9.4% total (+2.27%/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 Godod
15thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Godod by population.
Share of Godod
3.6%
of the municipality's total 18,040 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Norte
572ndof 691
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Godod (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 Baluno
Where is Barangay Baluno located?▾
Barangay Baluno is a barangay in the municipality of Godod, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Baluno hall?▾
Barangay Baluno is located in Godod, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Baluno?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Baluno is Richard Elcamel Mohametano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Baluno?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Baluno is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Godod LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Baluno part of?▾
Barangay Baluno is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Godod, Zamboanga Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Baluno urban or rural?▾
Barangay Baluno 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 Godod?▾
Godod 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 Baluno.
Has the population of Barangay Baluno been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Baluno went from 586 residents to 641 — a change of +9.4% 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 Baluno in?▾
Barangay Baluno is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Norte, and is one of 17 barangays administered by Godod.
How many barangays are in Godod?▾
Godod has 17 barangays, including Barangay Baluno. You can browse the full list on our Godod page.
How many residents does Barangay Baluno have?▾
Barangay Baluno had a population of 641 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Baluno 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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