Situated in the municipality of Mercedes, Eastern Samar, Barangay Buyayawon is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 668 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Nelson Bagaindoc Quiminales(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buyayawon · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Buyayawon
Barangay Buyayawon is a small barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, located in the province of Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buyayawon had a population of 668. This made it the 2nd largest of 16 barangays in Mercedes by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buyayawon accounted for approximately 10.93% of the total population of Mercedes, which stood at 6,114 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buyayawon moved from 377 residents to 668, an intercensal change of +77.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Buyayawon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mercedes is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buyayawon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buyayawon ranks 260th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Buyayawon is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Mercedes 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 Buyayawon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
389
—
—
2020 CPH
377
-12
-3.1%
2024 POPCEN
668
+291
+77.2%
2015–2020: -3.1% total (-0.62%/yr).2020–2024: +77.2% total (+15.37%/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 Mercedes
2ndof 16
Among the top 10% of Mercedes by population.
Share of Mercedes
10.9%
of the municipality's total 6,114 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
260thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Mercedes (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 Buyayawon
Where is Barangay Buyayawon located?▾
Barangay Buyayawon is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buyayawon hall?▾
Barangay Buyayawon is located in Mercedes, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buyayawon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buyayawon is Nelson Bagaindoc Quiminales (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buyayawon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Buyayawon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mercedes LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Buyayawon part of?▾
Barangay Buyayawon is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Mercedes, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buyayawon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buyayawon 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 Mercedes?▾
Mercedes 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 Buyayawon.
Has the population of Barangay Buyayawon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buyayawon went from 377 residents to 668 — a change of +77.2% 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 Buyayawon in?▾
Barangay Buyayawon is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 16 barangays administered by Mercedes.
How many barangays are in Mercedes?▾
Mercedes has 16 barangays, including Barangay Buyayawon. You can browse the full list on our Mercedes page.
How many residents does Barangay Buyayawon have?▾
Barangay Buyayawon had a population of 668 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buyayawon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mercedes is 6808. 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 Buyayawon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buyayawon was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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