Situated in the municipality of Placer, Surigao Del Norte, Barangay Bugas-bugas is one of the administrative divisions of Caraga. It had a population of 1,196 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Placer. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Ruben C. Ruaya(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bugas-bugas · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bugas-bugas
Barangay Bugas-bugas forms part of Placer, a municipality in Surigao Del Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bugas-bugas had a population of 1,196. This made it the 10th largest of 20 barangays in Placer by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bugas-bugas accounted for approximately 3.93% of the total population of Placer, which stood at 30,442 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 956 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,196 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +25.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bugas-bugas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Placer is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bugas-bugas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Norte, which contains 335 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bugas-bugas ranks 147th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Bugas-bugas is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Placer 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 Bugas-bugas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
816
—
—
2020 CPH
956
+140
+17.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,196
+240
+25.1%
2015–2020: +17.2% total (+3.22%/yr).2020–2024: +25.1% total (+5.76%/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 Placer
10thof 20
Among the upper half of Placer by population.
Share of Placer
3.9%
of the municipality's total 30,442 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Norte
147thof 335
Province-wide percentile: 56.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Placer (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 Bugas-bugas
Where is Barangay Bugas-bugas located?▾
Barangay Bugas-bugas is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bugas-bugas hall?▾
Barangay Bugas-bugas is located in Placer, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugas-bugas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bugas-bugas is Ruben C. Ruaya (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bugas-bugas?▾
You can contact Barangay Bugas-bugas via phone at 09187127495.
What municipality is Barangay Bugas-bugas part of?▾
Barangay Bugas-bugas is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Placer, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bugas-bugas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bugas-bugas 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 Placer?▾
Placer 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 Bugas-bugas.
Has the population of Barangay Bugas-bugas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bugas-bugas went from 956 residents to 1,196 — a change of +25.1% 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 Bugas-bugas in?▾
Barangay Bugas-bugas is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Norte, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Placer.
How many barangays are in Placer?▾
Placer has 20 barangays, including Barangay Bugas-bugas. You can browse the full list on our Placer page.
How many residents does Barangay Bugas-bugas have?▾
Barangay Bugas-bugas had a population of 1,196 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bugas-bugas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Placer is 8405. 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 Bugas-bugas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bugas-bugas 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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