Barangay Baganito is a local government unit in Kawayan, Biliran, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 547 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.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Kawayan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Alex Nierves Honrejas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Baganito · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Baganito
Barangay Baganito forms part of Kawayan, a municipality in Biliran, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Baganito had a population of 547. This made it the 19th largest of 20 barangays in Kawayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baganito accounted for approximately 2.55% of the total population of Kawayan, which stood at 21,422 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Baganito moved from 520 residents to 547, an intercensal change of +5.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Baganito is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Kawayan is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baganito, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Biliran, which contains 132 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Baganito ranks 109th by 2024 POPCEN population. Biliran is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Baganito 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 Kawayan 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 Baganito from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
536
—
—
2020 CPH
520
-16
-3.0%
2024 POPCEN
547
+27
+5.2%
2015–2020: -3.0% total (-0.60%/yr).2020–2024: +5.2% total (+1.27%/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 Kawayan
19thof 20
Among the smaller barangays of Kawayan by population.
Share of Kawayan
2.6%
of the municipality's total 21,422 residents.
Rank in Biliran
109thof 132
Province-wide percentile: 18.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Kawayan (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 Baganito
Where is Barangay Baganito located?▾
Barangay Baganito is a barangay in the municipality of Kawayan, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Baganito hall?▾
Barangay Baganito is located in Kawayan, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Baganito?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Baganito is Alex Nierves Honrejas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Baganito?▾
You can contact Barangay Baganito via phone at 09351276119.
What municipality is Barangay Baganito part of?▾
Barangay Baganito is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Kawayan, Biliran, Philippines.
Is Barangay Baganito urban or rural?▾
Barangay Baganito 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 Kawayan?▾
Kawayan 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 Baganito.
Has the population of Barangay Baganito been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Baganito went from 520 residents to 547 — a change of +5.2% 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 Baganito in?▾
Barangay Baganito is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Biliran, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Kawayan.
How many barangays are in Kawayan?▾
Kawayan has 20 barangays, including Barangay Baganito. You can browse the full list on our Kawayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Baganito have?▾
Barangay Baganito had a population of 547 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Baganito?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Kawayan is 6545. 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 Baganito, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Baganito 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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