Barangay Bungahan is a barangay in Gumaca, Quezon, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Gumaca. It had a population of 238 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Elmer Espeña Taracina(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bungahan · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Bungahan
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Bungahan is one of the administrative divisions of Gumaca in Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bungahan had a population of 238. This made it the 52nd largest of 59 barangays in Gumaca by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bungahan accounted for approximately 0.33% of the total population of Gumaca, which stood at 72,454 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 Bungahan changed from 247 to 238, a shift of -3.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Gumaca. Barangay Bungahan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gumaca is a municipality comprising 59 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bungahan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Quezon, which contains 1,242 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bungahan ranks 1189th by 2024 POPCEN population. Quezon 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 Gumaca 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 Bungahan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
242
—
—
2020 CPH
247
+5
+2.1%
2024 POPCEN
238
-9
-3.6%
2015–2020: +2.1% total (+0.41%/yr).2020–2024: -3.6% total (-0.92%/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 Gumaca
52ndof 59
Among the smaller barangays of Gumaca by population.
Share of Gumaca
0.33%
of the municipality's total 72,454 residents.
Rank in Quezon
1189thof 1,242
Province-wide percentile: 4.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Gumaca (municipality) class
1st
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 Bungahan
Where is Barangay Bungahan located?▾
Barangay Bungahan is a barangay in the municipality of Gumaca, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bungahan hall?▾
Barangay Bungahan is located in Gumaca, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bungahan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bungahan is Elmer Espeña Taracina (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bungahan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bungahan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gumaca LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bungahan part of?▾
Barangay Bungahan is one of 59 barangays in the municipality of Gumaca, Quezon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bungahan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bungahan 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 Gumaca?▾
Gumaca is classified as a 1st 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 Bungahan.
Has the population of Barangay Bungahan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bungahan went from 247 residents to 238 — a change of -3.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bungahan in?▾
Barangay Bungahan is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Quezon, and is one of 59 barangays administered by Gumaca.
How many barangays are in Gumaca?▾
Gumaca has 59 barangays, including Barangay Bungahan. You can browse the full list on our Gumaca page.
How many residents does Barangay Bungahan have?▾
Barangay Bungahan had a population of 238 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bungahan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gumaca is 4307. 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 Bungahan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bungahan was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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