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Punong Barangay
Elmer Bayona Candelario SR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tabunan · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Tabunan
Barangay Tabunan forms part of Lemery, a municipality in Iloilo, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tabunan had a population of 325. This made it the 31st largest of 31 barangays in Lemery by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tabunan accounted for approximately 0.99% of the total population of Lemery, which stood at 32,836 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 389 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 325 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -16.5%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Tabunan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lemery is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tabunan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tabunan ranks 1707th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo 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 Tabunan 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 Lemery 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 Tabunan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
355
—
—
2020 CPH
389
+34
+9.6%
2024 POPCEN
325
-64
-16.5%
2015–2020: +9.6% total (+1.85%/yr).2020–2024: -16.5% total (-4.39%/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 Lemery
31stof 31
Among the smaller barangays of Lemery by population.
Share of Lemery
0.99%
of the municipality's total 32,836 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1707thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lemery (municipality) class
4th
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 Tabunan
Where is Barangay Tabunan located?▾
Barangay Tabunan is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tabunan hall?▾
Barangay Tabunan is located in Lemery, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tabunan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tabunan is Elmer Bayona Candelario SR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tabunan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tabunan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lemery LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tabunan part of?▾
Barangay Tabunan is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Lemery, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tabunan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tabunan 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 Lemery?▾
Lemery is classified as a 4th 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 Tabunan.
Has the population of Barangay Tabunan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tabunan went from 389 residents to 325 — a change of -16.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Tabunan in?▾
Barangay Tabunan is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 31 barangays administered by Lemery.
How many barangays are in Lemery?▾
Lemery has 31 barangays, including Barangay Tabunan. You can browse the full list on our Lemery page.
How many residents does Barangay Tabunan have?▾
Barangay Tabunan had a population of 325 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tabunan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lemery is 5043. 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 Tabunan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tabunan was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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