Barangay Kapunitan is a barangay in Orion, Bataan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Orion. It had a population of 4,876 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Richard Nunez Ativo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kapunitan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Kapunitan
Situated in Orion, Bataan, Barangay Kapunitan is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kapunitan had a population of 4,876. This made it the 4th largest of 23 barangays in Orion by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kapunitan accounted for approximately 7.73% of the total population of Orion, which stood at 63,044 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Kapunitan moved from 4,137 residents to 4,876, an intercensal change of +17.9%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Kapunitan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Orion is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kapunitan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bataan, which contains 237 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Kapunitan ranks 60th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bataan 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 Orion 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 Kapunitan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
5,237
—
—
2020 CPH
4,137
-1,100
-21.0%
2024 POPCEN
4,876
+739
+17.9%
2015–2020: -21.0% total (-4.61%/yr).2020–2024: +17.9% total (+4.19%/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 Orion
4thof 23
Among the top quartile of Orion by population.
Share of Orion
7.7%
of the municipality's total 63,044 residents.
Rank in Bataan
60thof 237
Province-wide percentile: 75.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Orion (municipality) class
2nd
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 Kapunitan
Where is Barangay Kapunitan located?▾
Barangay Kapunitan is a barangay in the municipality of Orion, Bataan, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kapunitan hall?▾
Barangay Kapunitan is located in Orion, Bataan, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kapunitan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kapunitan is Richard Nunez Ativo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kapunitan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kapunitan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Orion LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kapunitan part of?▾
Barangay Kapunitan is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Orion, Bataan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kapunitan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kapunitan 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 Orion?▾
Orion is classified as a 2nd 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 Kapunitan.
Has the population of Barangay Kapunitan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kapunitan went from 4,137 residents to 4,876 — a change of +17.9% 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 Kapunitan in?▾
Barangay Kapunitan is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Bataan, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Orion.
How many barangays are in Orion?▾
Orion has 23 barangays, including Barangay Kapunitan. You can browse the full list on our Orion page.
How many residents does Barangay Kapunitan have?▾
Barangay Kapunitan had a population of 4,876 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kapunitan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Orion is 2102. 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 Kapunitan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kapunitan 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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