Barangay Buyo is a barangay in Kawayan, Biliran, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Kawayan. It had a population of 1,078 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Elmer Atok Sumaya(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buyo · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Buyo
Barangay Buyo is a small barangay in the municipality of Kawayan, located in the province of Biliran, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buyo had a population of 1,078. This made it the 10th largest of 20 barangays in Kawayan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buyo accounted for approximately 5.03% of the total population of Kawayan, which stood at 21,422 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 Buyo changed from 1,022 to 1,078, a shift of +5.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Kawayan. Barangay Buyo 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 Buyo, 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 Buyo ranks 66th 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 Buyo 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 Buyo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
937
—
—
2020 CPH
1,022
+85
+9.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,078
+56
+5.5%
2015–2020: +9.1% total (+1.75%/yr).2020–2024: +5.5% total (+1.34%/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
10thof 20
Among the upper half of Kawayan by population.
Share of Kawayan
5.0%
of the municipality's total 21,422 residents.
Rank in Biliran
66thof 132
Province-wide percentile: 51.
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 Buyo
Where is Barangay Buyo located?▾
Barangay Buyo is a barangay in the municipality of Kawayan, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buyo hall?▾
Barangay Buyo 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 Buyo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buyo is Elmer Atok Sumaya (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buyo?▾
You can contact Barangay Buyo via phone at 09754316053.
What municipality is Barangay Buyo part of?▾
Barangay Buyo is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Kawayan, Biliran, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buyo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buyo 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 Buyo.
Has the population of Barangay Buyo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buyo went from 1,022 residents to 1,078 — a change of +5.5% 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 Buyo in?▾
Barangay Buyo 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 Buyo. You can browse the full list on our Kawayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Buyo have?▾
Barangay Buyo had a population of 1,078 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buyo?▾
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 Buyo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buyo 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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