Situated in the municipality of Santander, Cebu, Barangay Bunlan is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 2,256 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Glynnal Bureros Culanag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bunlan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bunlan
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Bunlan is one of the administrative divisions of Santander in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bunlan had a population of 2,256. This made it the 5th largest of 10 barangays in Santander by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bunlan accounted for approximately 12.08% of the total population of Santander, which stood at 18,669 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Bunlan changed from 2,296 to 2,256, a shift of -1.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Santander. Barangay Bunlan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santander is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bunlan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cebu, which contains 1,203 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bunlan ranks 619th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cebu is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Bunlan 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 Santander 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 Bunlan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,171
—
—
2020 CPH
2,296
+125
+5.8%
2024 POPCEN
2,256
-40
-1.7%
2015–2020: +5.8% total (+1.13%/yr).2020–2024: -1.7% total (-0.44%/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 Santander
5thof 10
Among the upper half of Santander by population.
Share of Santander
12.1%
of the municipality's total 18,669 residents.
Rank in Cebu
619thof 1,203
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santander (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 Bunlan
Where is Barangay Bunlan located?▾
Barangay Bunlan is a barangay in the municipality of Santander, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bunlan hall?▾
Barangay Bunlan is located in Santander, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bunlan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bunlan is Glynnal Bureros Culanag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bunlan?▾
You can contact Barangay Bunlan via phone at 09984793678.
What municipality is Barangay Bunlan part of?▾
Barangay Bunlan is one of 10 barangays in the municipality of Santander, Cebu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bunlan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bunlan 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 Santander?▾
Santander 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 Bunlan.
Has the population of Barangay Bunlan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bunlan went from 2,296 residents to 2,256 — a change of -1.7% 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 Bunlan in?▾
Barangay Bunlan is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Cebu, and is one of 10 barangays administered by Santander.
How many barangays are in Santander?▾
Santander has 10 barangays, including Barangay Bunlan. You can browse the full list on our Santander page.
How many residents does Barangay Bunlan have?▾
Barangay Bunlan had a population of 2,256 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bunlan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santander is 6026. 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 Bunlan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bunlan was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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