Located in Placer, Masbate, Barangay Guinhan-Ayan is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Placer. It had a population of 544 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Hilda Malachico Presno(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guinhan-Ayan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Guinhan-Ayan
Situated in Placer, Masbate, Barangay Guinhan-Ayan is one of 35 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guinhan-Ayan had a population of 544. This made it the 34th largest of 35 barangays in Placer by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guinhan-Ayan accounted for approximately 0.96% of the total population of Placer, which stood at 56,658 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Guinhan-Ayan moved from 570 residents to 544, an intercensal change of -4.6%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Guinhan-Ayan 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 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guinhan-Ayan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Masbate, which contains 550 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Guinhan-Ayan ranks 506th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Guinhan-Ayan 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 Guinhan-Ayan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
619
—
—
2020 CPH
570
-49
-7.9%
2024 POPCEN
544
-26
-4.6%
2015–2020: -7.9% total (-1.64%/yr).2020–2024: -4.6% total (-1.16%/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
34thof 35
Among the smaller barangays of Placer by population.
Share of Placer
0.96%
of the municipality's total 56,658 residents.
Rank in Masbate
506thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Placer (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 Guinhan-Ayan
Where is Barangay Guinhan-Ayan located?▾
Barangay Guinhan-Ayan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guinhan-Ayan hall?▾
Barangay Guinhan-Ayan is located in Placer, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Guinhan-Ayan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guinhan-Ayan is Hilda Malachico Presno (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guinhan-Ayan?▾
You can contact Barangay Guinhan-Ayan via phone at 09754024686.
What municipality is Barangay Guinhan-Ayan part of?▾
Barangay Guinhan-Ayan is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Placer, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guinhan-Ayan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guinhan-Ayan 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 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 Guinhan-Ayan.
Has the population of Barangay Guinhan-Ayan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guinhan-Ayan went from 570 residents to 544 — a change of -4.6% 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 Guinhan-Ayan in?▾
Barangay Guinhan-Ayan 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 35 barangays administered by Placer.
How many barangays are in Placer?▾
Placer has 35 barangays, including Barangay Guinhan-Ayan. You can browse the full list on our Placer page.
How many residents does Barangay Guinhan-Ayan have?▾
Barangay Guinhan-Ayan had a population of 544 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guinhan-Ayan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Placer is 5408. 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 Guinhan-Ayan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guinhan-Ayan 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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