Situated in the municipality of Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Bulawan is one of the administrative divisions of Zamboanga Peninsula. It had a population of 1,650 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Lapuyan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Nick Eltagon Maghuyop(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bulawan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bulawan
Situated in Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Bulawan is one of 26 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bulawan had a population of 1,650. This made it the 5th largest of 26 barangays in Lapuyan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bulawan accounted for approximately 5.75% of the total population of Lapuyan, which stood at 28,686 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 Bulawan changed from 1,619 to 1,650, a shift of +1.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Lapuyan. Barangay Bulawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lapuyan is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bulawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bulawan ranks 270th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur 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 Bulawan 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 Lapuyan 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 Bulawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,555
—
—
2020 CPH
1,619
+64
+4.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,650
+31
+1.9%
2015–2020: +4.1% total (+0.81%/yr).2020–2024: +1.9% total (+0.48%/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 Lapuyan
5thof 26
Among the top quartile of Lapuyan by population.
Share of Lapuyan
5.8%
of the municipality's total 28,686 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
270thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Lapuyan (municipality) class
3rd
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 Bulawan
Where is Barangay Bulawan located?▾
Barangay Bulawan is a barangay in the municipality of Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bulawan hall?▾
Barangay Bulawan is located in Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulawan is Nick Eltagon Maghuyop (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bulawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bulawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lapuyan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bulawan part of?▾
Barangay Bulawan is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Lapuyan, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bulawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bulawan 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 Lapuyan?▾
Lapuyan is classified as a 3rd 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 Bulawan.
Has the population of Barangay Bulawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bulawan went from 1,619 residents to 1,650 — a change of +1.9% 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 Bulawan in?▾
Barangay Bulawan is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Lapuyan.
How many barangays are in Lapuyan?▾
Lapuyan has 26 barangays, including Barangay Bulawan. You can browse the full list on our Lapuyan page.
How many residents does Barangay Bulawan have?▾
Barangay Bulawan had a population of 1,650 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bulawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lapuyan is 7037. 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 Bulawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bulawan 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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