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Barangay Bugnay is a small barangay in the municipality of Mabinay, located in the province of Negros Oriental, in the Negros Island Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bugnay had a population of 869. This made it the 31st largest of 32 barangays in Mabinay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bugnay accounted for approximately 1.01% of the total population of Mabinay, which stood at 85,770 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 800 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 869 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +8.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bugnay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mabinay is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bugnay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bugnay ranks 487th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bugnay 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 Mabinay 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 Bugnay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
771
—
—
2020 CPH
800
+29
+3.8%
2024 POPCEN
869
+69
+8.6%
2015–2020: +3.8% total (+0.74%/yr).2020–2024: +8.6% total (+2.09%/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 Mabinay
31stof 32
Among the smaller barangays of Mabinay by population.
Share of Mabinay
1.0%
of the municipality's total 85,770 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
487thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 13.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Mabinay (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 Bugnay
Where is Barangay Bugnay located?▾
Barangay Bugnay is a barangay in the municipality of Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bugnay hall?▾
Barangay Bugnay is located in Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugnay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugnay is Apolinario Casipong Bendanillo JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bugnay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bugnay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mabinay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bugnay part of?▾
Barangay Bugnay is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bugnay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bugnay 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 Mabinay?▾
Mabinay 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 Bugnay.
Has the population of Barangay Bugnay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bugnay went from 800 residents to 869 — a change of +8.6% 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 Bugnay in?▾
Barangay Bugnay is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 32 barangays administered by Mabinay.
How many barangays are in Mabinay?▾
Mabinay has 32 barangays, including Barangay Bugnay. You can browse the full list on our Mabinay page.
How many residents does Barangay Bugnay have?▾
Barangay Bugnay had a population of 869 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bugnay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mabinay is 6207. 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 Bugnay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bugnay 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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