Barangay Buton is a barangay in San Pablo, Zamboanga Del Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of San Pablo. It had a population of 227 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Norhamin Polo Canacan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buton · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Buton
Situated in San Pablo, Zamboanga Del Sur, Barangay Buton is one of 28 barangays that make up the municipality within Zamboanga Peninsula.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buton had a population of 227. This made it the 28th largest of 28 barangays in San Pablo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buton accounted for approximately 0.87% of the total population of San Pablo, which stood at 26,166 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buton moved from 266 residents to 227, an intercensal change of -14.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Buton is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Pablo is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buton, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Zamboanga Del Sur, which contains 779 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buton ranks 776th by 2024 POPCEN population. Zamboanga Del Sur 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 Pablo 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 Buton from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
223
—
—
2020 CPH
266
+43
+19.3%
2024 POPCEN
227
-39
-14.7%
2015–2020: +19.3% total (+3.59%/yr).2020–2024: -14.7% total (-3.89%/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 Pablo
28thof 28
Among the smaller barangays of San Pablo by population.
Share of San Pablo
0.87%
of the municipality's total 26,166 residents.
Rank in Zamboanga Del Sur
776thof 779
Province-wide percentile: 1.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Pablo (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 Buton
Where is Barangay Buton located?▾
Barangay Buton is a barangay in the municipality of San Pablo, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buton hall?▾
Barangay Buton is located in San Pablo, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buton?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buton is Norhamin Polo Canacan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buton?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Buton is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Pablo LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Buton part of?▾
Barangay Buton is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of San Pablo, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buton urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buton 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 Pablo?▾
San Pablo 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 Buton.
Has the population of Barangay Buton been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buton went from 266 residents to 227 — a change of -14.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Buton in?▾
Barangay Buton is part of the Zamboanga Peninsula administrative region of the Philippines. Within Zamboanga Peninsula, the barangay falls under the province of Zamboanga Del Sur, and is one of 28 barangays administered by San Pablo.
How many barangays are in San Pablo?▾
San Pablo has 28 barangays, including Barangay Buton. You can browse the full list on our San Pablo page.
How many residents does Barangay Buton have?▾
Barangay Buton had a population of 227 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buton?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Pablo is 3329. 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 Buton, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buton was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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