Barangay Bugang is a local government unit in Pio v. Corpuz, Masbate, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 876 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Pio v. Corpuz. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bugang · Data updated 2026-07-01
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+31.3% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Bugang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
667
—
—
2020 CPH
851
+184
+27.6%
2024 POPCEN
876
+25
+2.9%
2015–2020: +27.6% total (+4.99%/yr).2020–2024: +2.9% total (+0.73%/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 Pio v. Corpuz
15thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Pio v. Corpuz by population.
Share of Pio v. Corpuz
3.7%
of the municipality's total 23,641 residents.
Rank in Masbate
411thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 25.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Pio v. Corpuz (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.
About Barangay Bugang
Barangay Bugang is a small barangay in the municipality of Pio v. Corpuz, located in the province of Masbate, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bugang had a population of 876. This made it the 15th largest of 18 barangays in Pio v. Corpuz by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bugang accounted for approximately 3.71% of the total population of Pio v. Corpuz, which stood at 23,641 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 851 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 876 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bugang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pio v. Corpuz is a municipality of 18 barangays, of which Barangay Bugang is one. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bugang ranks 411th by 2024 POPCEN population. Masbate is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Bugang is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bugang
Where is Barangay Bugang located?▾
Barangay Bugang is a barangay in the municipality of Pio v. Corpuz, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bugang hall?▾
Barangay Bugang is located in Pio v. Corpuz, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugang?▾
The current Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugang is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist.
How can I contact Barangay Bugang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bugang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pio v. Corpuz LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bugang part of?▾
Barangay Bugang is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Pio v. Corpuz, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bugang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bugang 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 Pio v. Corpuz?▾
Pio v. Corpuz 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 Bugang.
Has the population of Barangay Bugang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bugang went from 851 residents to 876 — a change of +2.9% 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 Bugang in?▾
Barangay Bugang is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Masbate, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Pio v. Corpuz.
How many barangays are in Pio v. Corpuz?▾
Pio v. Corpuz has 18 barangays, including Barangay Bugang. You can browse the full list on our Pio v. Corpuz page.
How many residents does Barangay Bugang have?▾
Barangay Bugang had a population of 876 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bugang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pio v. Corpuz is 5406. 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 Bugang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bugang was last updated on 2026-07-01. 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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