Barangay Basak is a local government unit in Lantapan, Bukidnon, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. It had a population of 3,867 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 Lantapan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Reynald Gawingan Gawahan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Basak · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Basak
Situated in Lantapan, Bukidnon, Barangay Basak is one of 14 barangays that make up the municipality within Northern Mindanao.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Basak had a population of 3,867. This made it the 9th largest of 14 barangays in Lantapan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Basak accounted for approximately 5.62% of the total population of Lantapan, which stood at 68,777 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Basak moved from 3,752 residents to 3,867, an intercensal change of +3.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Basak is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lantapan is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Basak, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bukidnon, which contains 464 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Basak ranks 131st by 2024 POPCEN population. Bukidnon is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Basak 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 Lantapan 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 Basak from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,373
—
—
2020 CPH
3,752
+379
+11.2%
2024 POPCEN
3,867
+115
+3.1%
2015–2020: +11.2% total (+2.15%/yr).2020–2024: +3.1% total (+0.76%/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 Lantapan
9thof 14
Among the lower half of Lantapan by population.
Share of Lantapan
5.6%
of the municipality's total 68,777 residents.
Rank in Bukidnon
131stof 464
Province-wide percentile: 72.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Lantapan (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 Basak
Where is Barangay Basak located?▾
Barangay Basak is a barangay in the municipality of Lantapan, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Basak hall?▾
Barangay Basak is located in Lantapan, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Basak?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Basak is Reynald Gawingan Gawahan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Basak?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Basak is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lantapan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Basak part of?▾
Barangay Basak is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Basak urban or rural?▾
Barangay Basak 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 Lantapan?▾
Lantapan 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 Basak.
Has the population of Barangay Basak been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Basak went from 3,752 residents to 3,867 — a change of +3.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Basak in?▾
Barangay Basak is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Bukidnon, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Lantapan.
How many barangays are in Lantapan?▾
Lantapan has 14 barangays, including Barangay Basak. You can browse the full list on our Lantapan page.
How many residents does Barangay Basak have?▾
Barangay Basak had a population of 3,867 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Basak?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lantapan is 8722. 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 Basak, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Basak was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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