Mercedes · Eastern Samar
Barangay Buyayawon
Situated in the municipality of Mercedes, Eastern Samar, Barangay Buyayawon is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 377 in the 2020 Census.
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Population & Statistics
From the 2020 Census of Population and Housing
- Population (2020)
- 377
- Population (2015)
- 389
- Growth (2015 → 2020)
- -3.1%
Classification: Rural barangay
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About Barangay Buyayawon
Barangay Buyayawon is a very 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 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buyayawon had a population of 377. This made it the 8th largest of 16 barangays in Mercedes by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buyayawon accounted for approximately 6.17% of the total population of Mercedes, which stood at 6,112 in the same census year.
Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Buyayawon moving from 389 residents to 377 residents, an intercensal change of -3.1%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Buyayawon 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 443rd by 2020 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.
City / Municipality
Mercedes (Municipality)
Province
Region
Contact Information & Officials
✓ Verified- Punong Barangay
- Nelson Bagaindoc Quiminales(2023 - 2026 term)
- Barangay Secretary
- Charito Macasojot Lacaba
- Barangay Treasurer
- Lilia Macahig Viojan
- SK Chairperson
- Alfredo Rosaldo Rona JR.
Sangguniang Barangay Members (Kagawads)
- • Clarito Ablay Egdalino SR.
- • Romeo Abucot Ramasta
- • Merlyn Quiminales Padernos
- • Jenith Tabucao Añano
- • Maria Fe Macapugas Felicen
- • Flora Ranas Macasojot
- • Jaymar Ida Gonzales
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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 Mercedes, a municipality in Eastern Samar, Philippines.
When are the next barangay elections in the Philippines?▾
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, per COMELEC Resolution No. 11191. All barangay officials including the Punong Barangay, Kagawads, and SK officials will be elected. Under Republic Act 12232, officials elected will serve a four-year term.
Helpful Guides for Residents of Barangay Buyayawon
- 2026 Barangay Elections GuideEverything about the November 2, 2026 BSKE — positions, terms, and key dates.
- How to Get a Barangay ClearanceStep-by-step requirements, fees, and processing time at your barangay hall.
- Cedula (CTC) GuideCommunity Tax Certificate — where to get it, requirements, and cost.
- How to File a Barangay BlotterProcess, requirements, and what happens after filing.