Barangay Buyacanin is a barangay in Lopez, Quezon, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Lopez. It had a population of 232 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Maria Capellan Ariengo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buyacanin · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Buyacanin
Situated in Lopez, Quezon, Barangay Buyacanin is one of 95 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buyacanin had a population of 232. This made it the 89th largest of 95 barangays in Lopez by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buyacanin accounted for approximately 0.24% of the total population of Lopez, which stood at 96,006 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buyacanin moved from 236 residents to 232, an intercensal change of -1.7%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Buyacanin is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lopez is a municipality comprising 95 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buyacanin, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Quezon, which contains 1,242 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buyacanin ranks 1194th by 2024 POPCEN population. Quezon is classified as a 1st 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 Lopez 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 Buyacanin from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
273
—
—
2020 CPH
236
-37
-13.6%
2024 POPCEN
232
-4
-1.7%
2015–2020: -13.6% total (-2.87%/yr).2020–2024: -1.7% total (-0.43%/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 Lopez
89thof 95
Among the smaller barangays of Lopez by population.
Share of Lopez
0.24%
of the municipality's total 96,006 residents.
Rank in Quezon
1194thof 1,242
Province-wide percentile: 4.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Lopez (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 Buyacanin
Where is Barangay Buyacanin located?▾
Barangay Buyacanin is a barangay in the municipality of Lopez, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buyacanin hall?▾
Barangay Buyacanin is located in Lopez, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buyacanin?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buyacanin is Maria Capellan Ariengo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buyacanin?▾
You can contact Barangay Buyacanin via phone at 09356407433.
What municipality is Barangay Buyacanin part of?▾
Barangay Buyacanin is one of 95 barangays in the municipality of Lopez, Quezon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buyacanin urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buyacanin 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 Lopez?▾
Lopez 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 Buyacanin.
Has the population of Barangay Buyacanin been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buyacanin went from 236 residents to 232 — a change of -1.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buyacanin in?▾
Barangay Buyacanin is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Quezon, and is one of 95 barangays administered by Lopez.
How many barangays are in Lopez?▾
Lopez has 95 barangays, including Barangay Buyacanin. You can browse the full list on our Lopez page.
How many residents does Barangay Buyacanin have?▾
Barangay Buyacanin had a population of 232 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buyacanin?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lopez is 4316. 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 Buyacanin, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buyacanin 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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