Barangay Balungisan is a local government unit in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It had a population of 549 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Imelda. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Christhoper Lumawan Caigan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balungisan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Balungisan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Balungisan is one of the administrative divisions of Imelda in Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balungisan had a population of 549. This made it the 17th largest of 18 barangays in Imelda by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balungisan accounted for approximately 1.85% of the total population of Imelda, which stood at 29,652 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Balungisan moved from 576 residents to 549, an intercensal change of -4.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Balungisan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Imelda is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balungisan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Sibugay, which contains 389 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balungisan ranks 353rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Sibugay is classified as a 2nd 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 Imelda 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 Balungisan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
512
—
—
2020 CPH
576
+64
+12.5%
2024 POPCEN
549
-27
-4.7%
2015–2020: +12.5% total (+2.38%/yr).2020–2024: -4.7% total (-1.19%/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 Imelda
17thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Imelda by population.
Share of Imelda
1.9%
of the municipality's total 29,652 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Sibugay
353rdof 389
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Imelda (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Balungisan in Imelda during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Balungisan
Where is Barangay Balungisan located?▾
Barangay Balungisan is a barangay in the municipality of Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balungisan hall?▾
Barangay Balungisan is located in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balungisan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balungisan is Christhoper Lumawan Caigan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balungisan?▾
You can contact Barangay Balungisan via phone at 09354427271.
What municipality is Barangay Balungisan part of?▾
Barangay Balungisan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balungisan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balungisan 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 Imelda?▾
Imelda 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 Balungisan.
Has the population of Barangay Balungisan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balungisan went from 576 residents to 549 — a change of -4.7% 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 Balungisan in?▾
Barangay Balungisan is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Imelda.
How many barangays are in Imelda?▾
Imelda has 18 barangays, including Barangay Balungisan. You can browse the full list on our Imelda page.
How many residents does Barangay Balungisan have?▾
Barangay Balungisan had a population of 549 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balungisan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Imelda is 7007. 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 Balungisan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balungisan 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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