Barangay Bunacan is a local government unit in San Julian, Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 544 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for San Julian. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Lorenza Desoloc Andaya(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bunacan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Bunacan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bunacan is one of the administrative divisions of San Julian in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bunacan had a population of 544. This made it the 11th largest of 16 barangays in San Julian by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bunacan accounted for approximately 3.75% of the total population of San Julian, which stood at 14,509 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bunacan moved from 510 residents to 544, an intercensal change of +6.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Bunacan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Julian is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bunacan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bunacan ranks 318th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bunacan 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 San Julian 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 Bunacan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
520
—
—
2020 CPH
510
-10
-1.9%
2024 POPCEN
544
+34
+6.7%
2015–2020: -1.9% total (-0.39%/yr).2020–2024: +6.7% total (+1.63%/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 Julian
11thof 16
Among the lower half of San Julian by population.
Share of San Julian
3.7%
of the municipality's total 14,509 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
318thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Julian (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bunacan in San Julian during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bunacan
Where is Barangay Bunacan located?▾
Barangay Bunacan is a barangay in the municipality of San Julian, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bunacan hall?▾
Barangay Bunacan is located in San Julian, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bunacan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bunacan is Lorenza Desoloc Andaya (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bunacan?▾
You can contact Barangay Bunacan via phone at 0974222703.
What municipality is Barangay Bunacan part of?▾
Barangay Bunacan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of San Julian, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bunacan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bunacan 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 Julian?▾
San Julian 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 Bunacan.
Has the population of Barangay Bunacan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bunacan went from 510 residents to 544 — a change of +6.7% 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 Bunacan in?▾
Barangay Bunacan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 16 barangays administered by San Julian.
How many barangays are in San Julian?▾
San Julian has 16 barangays, including Barangay Bunacan. You can browse the full list on our San Julian page.
How many residents does Barangay Bunacan have?▾
Barangay Bunacan 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 Bunacan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Julian is 6814. 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 Bunacan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bunacan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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