Barangay Puro is a barangay in Placer, Masbate, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Placer. It had a population of 1,314 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Floro Silvederio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Puro · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Puro
Barangay Puro forms part of Placer, a municipality in Masbate, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Puro had a population of 1,314. This made it the 23rd largest of 35 barangays in Placer by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Puro accounted for approximately 2.32% of the total population of Placer, which stood at 56,658 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,368 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,314 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Puro 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 Puro, 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 Puro ranks 290th 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.
Barangay Puro 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 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 Puro from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,444
—
—
2020 CPH
1,368
-76
-5.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,314
-54
-3.9%
2015–2020: -5.3% total (-1.08%/yr).2020–2024: -3.9% total (-1.00%/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
23rdof 35
Among the lower half of Placer by population.
Share of Placer
2.3%
of the municipality's total 56,658 residents.
Rank in Masbate
290thof 550
Province-wide percentile: 47.
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 Puro
Where is Barangay Puro located?▾
Barangay Puro is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Puro hall?▾
Barangay Puro 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 Puro?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Puro is Floro Silvederio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Puro?▾
You can contact Barangay Puro via phone at 09076382752.
What municipality is Barangay Puro part of?▾
Barangay Puro is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Placer, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Puro urban or rural?▾
Barangay Puro 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 Puro.
Has the population of Barangay Puro been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Puro went from 1,368 residents to 1,314 — a change of -3.9% 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 Puro in?▾
Barangay Puro 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 Puro. You can browse the full list on our Placer page.
How many residents does Barangay Puro have?▾
Barangay Puro had a population of 1,314 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Puro?▾
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 Puro, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Puro 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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