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Punong Barangay
Denis Vecere Penonia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cansungay · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Cansungay
Barangay Cansungay forms part of Pilar, a municipality in Bohol, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cansungay had a population of 834. This made it the 15th largest of 21 barangays in Pilar by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cansungay accounted for approximately 2.89% of the total population of Pilar, which stood at 28,860 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cansungay moved from 861 residents to 834, an intercensal change of -3.1%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Cansungay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pilar is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cansungay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cansungay ranks 642nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cansungay 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 Pilar 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 Cansungay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
820
—
—
2020 CPH
861
+41
+5.0%
2024 POPCEN
834
-27
-3.1%
2015–2020: +5.0% total (+0.98%/yr).2020–2024: -3.1% total (-0.79%/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 Pilar
15thof 21
Among the lower half of Pilar by population.
Share of Pilar
2.9%
of the municipality's total 28,860 residents.
Rank in Bohol
642ndof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 42.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Pilar (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 Cansungay
Where is Barangay Cansungay located?▾
Barangay Cansungay is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cansungay hall?▾
Barangay Cansungay is located in Pilar, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cansungay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cansungay is Denis Vecere Penonia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cansungay?▾
You can contact Barangay Cansungay via phone at 09512347573.
What municipality is Barangay Cansungay part of?▾
Barangay Cansungay is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Pilar, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cansungay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cansungay 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 Pilar?▾
Pilar 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 Cansungay.
Has the population of Barangay Cansungay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cansungay went from 861 residents to 834 — a change of -3.1% 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 Cansungay in?▾
Barangay Cansungay is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 21 barangays administered by Pilar.
How many barangays are in Pilar?▾
Pilar has 21 barangays, including Barangay Cansungay. You can browse the full list on our Pilar page.
How many residents does Barangay Cansungay have?▾
Barangay Cansungay had a population of 834 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cansungay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pilar is 6321. 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 Cansungay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cansungay was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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