Barangay Buyo is a local government unit in San Fernando, Masbate, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 997 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joma Altarejos Mitra(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buyo · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Buyo
Situated in San Fernando, Masbate, Barangay Buyo is one of 26 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buyo had a population of 997. This made it the 6th largest of 26 barangays in San Fernando by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buyo accounted for approximately 4.53% of the total population of San Fernando, which stood at 22,006 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buyo moved from 984 residents to 997, an intercensal change of +1.3%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Buyo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Fernando is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buyo, 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 Buyo ranks 373rd 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 San Fernando 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 Buyo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
987
—
—
2020 CPH
984
-3
-0.3%
2024 POPCEN
997
+13
+1.3%
2015–2020: -0.3% total (-0.06%/yr).2020–2024: +1.3% total (+0.33%/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 San Fernando
6thof 26
Among the top quartile of San Fernando by population.
Share of San Fernando
4.5%
of the municipality's total 22,006 residents.
Rank in Masbate
373rdof 550
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Fernando (municipality) class
5th*
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 Buyo
Where is Barangay Buyo located?▾
Barangay Buyo is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buyo hall?▾
Barangay Buyo is located in San Fernando, Masbate, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buyo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buyo is Joma Altarejos Mitra (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buyo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Buyo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Fernando LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Buyo part of?▾
Barangay Buyo is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of San Fernando, Masbate, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buyo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buyo 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 San Fernando?▾
San Fernando is classified as a 5th* 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 Buyo.
Has the population of Barangay Buyo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buyo went from 984 residents to 997 — a change of +1.3% 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 Buyo in?▾
Barangay Buyo 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 26 barangays administered by San Fernando.
How many barangays are in San Fernando?▾
San Fernando has 26 barangays, including Barangay Buyo. You can browse the full list on our San Fernando page.
How many residents does Barangay Buyo have?▾
Barangay Buyo had a population of 997 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buyo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Fernando is 5416. 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 Buyo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buyo was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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