Situated in the municipality of Medina, Misamis Oriental, Barangay Bulwa is one of the administrative divisions of Northern Mindanao. It had a population of 1,972 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Asuncion Magsayo Amper(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bulwa · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bulwa
Barangay Bulwa is a small barangay in the municipality of Medina, located in the province of Misamis Oriental, in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bulwa had a population of 1,972. This made it the 8th largest of 19 barangays in Medina by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bulwa accounted for approximately 5.37% of the total population of Medina, which stood at 36,692 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bulwa moved from 1,854 residents to 1,972, an intercensal change of +6.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Bulwa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Medina is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bulwa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Misamis Oriental, which contains 504 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bulwa ranks 208th by 2024 POPCEN population. Misamis Oriental 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 Medina 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 Bulwa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,593
—
—
2020 CPH
1,854
+261
+16.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,972
+118
+6.4%
2015–2020: +16.4% total (+3.08%/yr).2020–2024: +6.4% total (+1.55%/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 Medina
8thof 19
Among the upper half of Medina by population.
Share of Medina
5.4%
of the municipality's total 36,692 residents.
Rank in Misamis Oriental
208thof 504
Province-wide percentile: 59.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Medina (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bulwa
Where is Barangay Bulwa located?▾
Barangay Bulwa is a barangay in the municipality of Medina, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bulwa hall?▾
Barangay Bulwa is located in Medina, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulwa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bulwa is Asuncion Magsayo Amper (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bulwa?▾
You can contact Barangay Bulwa via phone at 09630982414.
What municipality is Barangay Bulwa part of?▾
Barangay Bulwa is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of Medina, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bulwa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bulwa 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 Medina?▾
Medina 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 Bulwa.
Has the population of Barangay Bulwa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bulwa went from 1,854 residents to 1,972 — a change of +6.4% 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 Bulwa in?▾
Barangay Bulwa is part of the Northern Mindanao administrative region of the Philippines. Within Northern Mindanao, the barangay falls under the province of Misamis Oriental, and is one of 19 barangays administered by Medina.
How many barangays are in Medina?▾
Medina has 19 barangays, including Barangay Bulwa. You can browse the full list on our Medina page.
How many residents does Barangay Bulwa have?▾
Barangay Bulwa had a population of 1,972 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bulwa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Medina is 9013. 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 Bulwa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bulwa 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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