Barangay Bukid is a local government unit in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, in the Davao Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 2,841 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Metosalem Lim Quia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bukid · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bukid
Barangay Bukid forms part of Jose Abad Santos, a municipality in Davao Occidental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bukid had a population of 2,841. This made it the 10th largest of 26 barangays in Jose Abad Santos by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bukid accounted for approximately 3.92% of the total population of Jose Abad Santos, which stood at 72,552 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 Bukid changed from 2,822 to 2,841, a shift of +0.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Jose Abad Santos. Barangay Bukid is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Jose Abad Santos is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bukid, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Davao Occidental, which contains 105 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bukid ranks 41st by 2024 POPCEN population. Davao Occidental is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bukid 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 Jose Abad Santos 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 Bukid from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,801
—
—
2020 CPH
2,822
+21
+0.7%
2024 POPCEN
2,841
+19
+0.7%
2015–2020: +0.7% total (+0.15%/yr).2020–2024: +0.7% total (+0.17%/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 Jose Abad Santos
10thof 26
Among the upper half of Jose Abad Santos by population.
Share of Jose Abad Santos
3.9%
of the municipality's total 72,552 residents.
Rank in Davao Occidental
41stof 105
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Jose Abad Santos (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 Bukid
Where is Barangay Bukid located?▾
Barangay Bukid is a barangay in the municipality of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, Davao Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bukid hall?▾
Barangay Bukid is located in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, Davao Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bukid?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bukid is Metosalem Lim Quia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bukid?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bukid is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Jose Abad Santos LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bukid part of?▾
Barangay Bukid is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bukid urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bukid 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 Jose Abad Santos?▾
Jose Abad Santos 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 Bukid.
Has the population of Barangay Bukid been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bukid went from 2,822 residents to 2,841 — a change of +0.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bukid in?▾
Barangay Bukid is part of the Davao Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Davao Region, the barangay falls under the province of Davao Occidental, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Jose Abad Santos.
How many barangays are in Jose Abad Santos?▾
Jose Abad Santos has 26 barangays, including Barangay Bukid. You can browse the full list on our Jose Abad Santos page.
How many residents does Barangay Bukid have?▾
Barangay Bukid had a population of 2,841 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bukid?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Jose Abad Santos is 8014. 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 Bukid, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bukid was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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