Located in Looc, Occidental Mindoro, Barangay Bulacan is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Looc. It had a population of 727 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rubie Paglicawan Torreliza(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bulacan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bulacan
Barangay Bulacan is a small barangay in the municipality of Looc, located in the province of Occidental Mindoro, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bulacan had a population of 727. This made it the 6th largest of 9 barangays in Looc by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bulacan accounted for approximately 7.71% of the total population of Looc, which stood at 9,426 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 587 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 727 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +23.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bulacan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Looc is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bulacan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Occidental Mindoro, which contains 164 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bulacan ranks 137th by 2024 POPCEN population. Occidental Mindoro is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Looc 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 Bulacan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
819
—
—
2020 CPH
587
-232
-28.3%
2024 POPCEN
727
+140
+23.9%
2015–2020: -28.3% total (-6.44%/yr).2020–2024: +23.9% total (+5.49%/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 Looc
6thof 9
Among the lower half of Looc by population.
Share of Looc
7.7%
of the municipality's total 9,426 residents.
Rank in Occidental Mindoro
137thof 164
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Looc (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 Bulacan
Where is Barangay Bulacan located?▾
Barangay Bulacan is a barangay in the municipality of Looc, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bulacan hall?▾
Barangay Bulacan is located in Looc, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulacan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulacan is Rubie Paglicawan Torreliza (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bulacan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bulacan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Looc LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bulacan part of?▾
Barangay Bulacan is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Looc, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bulacan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bulacan 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 Looc?▾
Looc 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 Bulacan.
Has the population of Barangay Bulacan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bulacan went from 587 residents to 727 — a change of +23.9% 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 Bulacan in?▾
Barangay Bulacan is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Occidental Mindoro, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Looc.
How many barangays are in Looc?▾
Looc has 9 barangays, including Barangay Bulacan. You can browse the full list on our Looc page.
How many residents does Barangay Bulacan have?▾
Barangay Bulacan had a population of 727 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bulacan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Looc is 5111. 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 Bulacan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bulacan was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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