Barangay Bunakan is a local government unit in Madridejos, Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,948 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Madridejos. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Basilio Sinday Ducay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bunakan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Bunakan
Barangay Bunakan is a small barangay in the municipality of Madridejos, located in the province of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bunakan had a population of 1,948. This made it the 13th largest of 14 barangays in Madridejos by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bunakan accounted for approximately 4.55% of the total population of Madridejos, which stood at 42,828 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bunakan moved from 2,139 residents to 1,948, an intercensal change of -8.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Bunakan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Madridejos is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bunakan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bunakan ranks 699th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bunakan 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 Madridejos 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 Bunakan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,888
—
—
2020 CPH
2,139
+251
+13.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,948
-191
-8.9%
2015–2020: +13.3% total (+2.53%/yr).2020–2024: -8.9% total (-2.31%/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 Madridejos
13thof 14
Among the smaller barangays of Madridejos by population.
Share of Madridejos
4.5%
of the municipality's total 42,828 residents.
Rank in Cebu
699thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 42.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Madridejos (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bunakan in Madridejos during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bunakan
Where is Barangay Bunakan located?▾
Barangay Bunakan is a barangay in the municipality of Madridejos, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bunakan hall?▾
Barangay Bunakan is located in Madridejos, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bunakan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bunakan is Basilio Sinday Ducay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bunakan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bunakan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Madridejos LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bunakan part of?▾
Barangay Bunakan is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Madridejos, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bunakan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bunakan 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 Madridejos?▾
Madridejos 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 Bunakan.
Has the population of Barangay Bunakan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bunakan went from 2,139 residents to 1,948 — a change of -8.9% 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 Bunakan in?▾
Barangay Bunakan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 14 barangays administered by Madridejos.
How many barangays are in Madridejos?▾
Madridejos has 14 barangays, including Barangay Bunakan. You can browse the full list on our Madridejos page.
How many residents does Barangay Bunakan have?▾
Barangay Bunakan had a population of 1,948 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bunakan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Madridejos is 6053. 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 Bunakan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bunakan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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