Barangay Buang is a local government unit in Pandan, Antique, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 397 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Melissa Lacson Depantayos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buang · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Buang
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Buang is one of the administrative divisions of Pandan in Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buang had a population of 397. This made it the 30th largest of 34 barangays in Pandan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buang accounted for approximately 1.06% of the total population of Pandan, which stood at 37,325 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Buang changed from 393 to 397, a shift of +1.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Pandan. Barangay Buang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pandan is a municipality comprising 34 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buang, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buang ranks 493rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Antique is classified as a 2nd 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 Pandan 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 Buang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
379
—
—
2020 CPH
393
+14
+3.7%
2024 POPCEN
397
+4
+1.0%
2015–2020: +3.7% total (+0.73%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.25%/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 Pandan
30thof 34
Among the smaller barangays of Pandan by population.
Share of Pandan
1.1%
of the municipality's total 37,325 residents.
Rank in Antique
493rdof 590
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Pandan (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 Buang
Where is Barangay Buang located?▾
Barangay Buang is a barangay in the municipality of Pandan, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buang hall?▾
Barangay Buang is located in Pandan, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buang is Melissa Lacson Depantayos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Buang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pandan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Buang part of?▾
Barangay Buang is one of 34 barangays in the municipality of Pandan, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buang 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 Pandan?▾
Pandan 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 Buang.
Has the population of Barangay Buang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buang went from 393 residents to 397 — a change of +1.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buang in?▾
Barangay Buang is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Antique, and is one of 34 barangays administered by Pandan.
How many barangays are in Pandan?▾
Pandan has 34 barangays, including Barangay Buang. You can browse the full list on our Pandan page.
How many residents does Barangay Buang have?▾
Barangay Buang had a population of 397 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pandan is 5712. 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 Buang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buang 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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