Situated in the municipality of Maria, Siquijor, Barangay Calunasan is one of the administrative divisions of Negros Island Region. It had a population of 644 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Wealtha Sanguenza Gomisong(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Calunasan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Calunasan
Barangay Calunasan forms part of Maria, a municipality in Siquijor, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Calunasan had a population of 644. This made it the 11th largest of 22 barangays in Maria by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Calunasan accounted for approximately 4.25% of the total population of Maria, which stood at 15,146 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Calunasan moved from 643 residents to 644, an intercensal change of +0.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Calunasan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Maria is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Calunasan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Siquijor, which contains 134 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Calunasan ranks 75th by 2024 POPCEN population. Siquijor is classified as a 5th 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 Maria 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 Calunasan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
634
—
—
2020 CPH
643
+9
+1.4%
2024 POPCEN
644
+1
+0.2%
2015–2020: +1.4% total (+0.28%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.04%/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 Maria
11thof 22
Among the upper half of Maria by population.
Share of Maria
4.3%
of the municipality's total 15,146 residents.
Rank in Siquijor
75thof 134
Province-wide percentile: 45.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Maria (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 Calunasan
Where is Barangay Calunasan located?▾
Barangay Calunasan is a barangay in the municipality of Maria, Siquijor, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Calunasan hall?▾
Barangay Calunasan is located in Maria, Siquijor, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Calunasan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Calunasan is Wealtha Sanguenza Gomisong (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Calunasan?▾
You can contact Barangay Calunasan via phone at 09058149677.
What municipality is Barangay Calunasan part of?▾
Barangay Calunasan is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Maria, Siquijor, Philippines.
Is Barangay Calunasan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Calunasan 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 Maria?▾
Maria 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 Calunasan.
Has the population of Barangay Calunasan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Calunasan went from 643 residents to 644 — a change of +0.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Calunasan in?▾
Barangay Calunasan is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Siquijor, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Maria.
How many barangays are in Maria?▾
Maria has 22 barangays, including Barangay Calunasan. You can browse the full list on our Maria page.
How many residents does Barangay Calunasan have?▾
Barangay Calunasan had a population of 644 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Calunasan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Maria is 6229. 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 Calunasan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Calunasan 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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