Barangay Gusa is a local government unit in San Jose De Buan, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 370 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Carlo Lazarra Rosco(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gusa · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Gusa
Situated in San Jose De Buan, Samar, Barangay Gusa is one of 14 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gusa had a population of 370. This made it the 9th largest of 14 barangays in San Jose De Buan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gusa accounted for approximately 4.66% of the total population of San Jose De Buan, which stood at 7,939 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 388 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 370 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -4.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Gusa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Jose De Buan is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gusa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Gusa ranks 660th by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar 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 Jose De Buan 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 Gusa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
347
—
—
2020 CPH
388
+41
+11.8%
2024 POPCEN
370
-18
-4.6%
2015–2020: +11.8% total (+2.26%/yr).2020–2024: -4.6% total (-1.18%/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 Jose De Buan
9thof 14
Among the lower half of San Jose De Buan by population.
Share of San Jose De Buan
4.7%
of the municipality's total 7,939 residents.
Rank in Samar
660thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 31.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Jose De Buan (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 Gusa
Where is Barangay Gusa located?▾
Barangay Gusa is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose De Buan, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gusa hall?▾
Barangay Gusa is located in San Jose De Buan, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gusa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gusa is Carlo Lazarra Rosco (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gusa?▾
You can contact Barangay Gusa via phone at 096717267961.
What municipality is Barangay Gusa part of?▾
Barangay Gusa is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of San Jose De Buan, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gusa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gusa 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 Jose De Buan?▾
San Jose De Buan 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 Gusa.
Has the population of Barangay Gusa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gusa went from 388 residents to 370 — 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 Gusa in?▾
Barangay Gusa is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 14 barangays administered by San Jose De Buan.
How many barangays are in San Jose De Buan?▾
San Jose De Buan has 14 barangays, including Barangay Gusa. You can browse the full list on our San Jose De Buan page.
How many residents does Barangay Gusa have?▾
Barangay Gusa had a population of 370 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gusa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Jose De Buan is 6723. 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 Gusa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gusa 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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