Situated in the municipality of Paranas, Samar, Barangay Buray is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 1,956 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Buray is a small barangay in the municipality of Paranas, located in the province of Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buray had a population of 1,956. This made it the 3rd largest of 44 barangays in Paranas by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buray accounted for approximately 5.54% of the total population of Paranas, which stood at 35,281 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 Buray changed from 2,044 to 1,956, a shift of -4.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Paranas. Barangay Buray is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Paranas is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buray, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buray ranks 71st by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Buray is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Paranas 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 Buray from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,888
—
—
2020 CPH
2,044
+156
+8.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,956
-88
-4.3%
2015–2020: +8.3% total (+1.60%/yr).2020–2024: -4.3% total (-1.09%/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 Paranas
3rdof 44
Among the top 10% of Paranas by population.
Share of Paranas
5.5%
of the municipality's total 35,281 residents.
Rank in Samar
71stof 951
Province-wide percentile: 93.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Paranas (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 Buray
Where is Barangay Buray located?▾
Barangay Buray is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buray hall?▾
Barangay Buray is located in Paranas, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buray?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buray is Ma. Eva B. Borling (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buray?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Buray is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Paranas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Buray part of?▾
Barangay Buray is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Paranas, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buray urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buray 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 Paranas?▾
Paranas 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 Buray.
Has the population of Barangay Buray been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buray went from 2,044 residents to 1,956 — a change of -4.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buray in?▾
Barangay Buray is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 44 barangays administered by Paranas.
How many barangays are in Paranas?▾
Paranas has 44 barangays, including Barangay Buray. You can browse the full list on our Paranas page.
How many residents does Barangay Buray have?▾
Barangay Buray had a population of 1,956 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buray was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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