Situated in the municipality of Loon, Bohol, Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 400 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Loon. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Eriberto Genita Libranza(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cantam-is Baslay
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is one of the administrative divisions of Loon in Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cantam-is Baslay had a population of 400. This made it the 43rd largest of 67 barangays in Loon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cantam-is Baslay accounted for approximately 0.91% of the total population of Loon, which stood at 43,857 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 395 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 400 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.3%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Loon is a municipality comprising 67 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cantam-is Baslay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cantam-is Baslay ranks 997th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Loon 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 Cantam-is Baslay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
371
—
—
2020 CPH
395
+24
+6.5%
2024 POPCEN
400
+5
+1.3%
2015–2020: +6.5% total (+1.26%/yr).2020–2024: +1.3% total (+0.31%/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 Loon
43rdof 67
Among the lower half of Loon by population.
Share of Loon
0.91%
of the municipality's total 43,857 residents.
Rank in Bohol
997thof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Loon (municipality) class
2nd
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 Cantam-is Baslay
Where is Barangay Cantam-is Baslay located?▾
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cantam-is Baslay hall?▾
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is located in Loon, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cantam-is Baslay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is Eriberto Genita Libranza (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cantam-is Baslay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Loon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cantam-is Baslay part of?▾
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is one of 67 barangays in the municipality of Loon, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cantam-is Baslay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay 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 Loon?▾
Loon is classified as a 2nd 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 Cantam-is Baslay.
Has the population of Barangay Cantam-is Baslay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cantam-is Baslay went from 395 residents to 400 — a change of +1.3% 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 Cantam-is Baslay in?▾
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 67 barangays administered by Loon.
How many barangays are in Loon?▾
Loon has 67 barangays, including Barangay Cantam-is Baslay. You can browse the full list on our Loon page.
How many residents does Barangay Cantam-is Baslay have?▾
Barangay Cantam-is Baslay had a population of 400 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cantam-is Baslay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Loon is 6327. 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 Cantam-is Baslay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cantam-is Baslay 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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