Barangay Botong is a local government unit in Valencia, Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 604 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Valencia. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Eli Salvacion Dalde(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Botong · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Botong
Situated in Valencia, Bohol, Barangay Botong is one of 35 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Botong had a population of 604. This made it the 24th largest of 35 barangays in Valencia by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Botong accounted for approximately 2.12% of the total population of Valencia, which stood at 28,535 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Botong moved from 583 residents to 604, an intercensal change of +3.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Botong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Valencia is a municipality comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Botong, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Botong ranks 858th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol 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 Valencia 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 Botong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
583
—
—
2020 CPH
583
0
0.0%
2024 POPCEN
604
+21
+3.6%
2015–2020: 0.0% total (0.00%/yr).2020–2024: +3.6% total (+0.89%/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 Valencia
24thof 35
Among the lower half of Valencia by population.
Share of Valencia
2.1%
of the municipality's total 28,535 residents.
Rank in Bohol
858thof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 23.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Valencia (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 Botong
Where is Barangay Botong located?▾
Barangay Botong is a barangay in the municipality of Valencia, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Botong hall?▾
Barangay Botong is located in Valencia, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Botong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Botong is Eli Salvacion Dalde (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Botong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Botong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Valencia LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Botong part of?▾
Barangay Botong is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Valencia, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Botong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Botong 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 Valencia?▾
Valencia 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 Botong.
Has the population of Barangay Botong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Botong went from 583 residents to 604 — a change of +3.6% 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 Botong in?▾
Barangay Botong is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 35 barangays administered by Valencia.
How many barangays are in Valencia?▾
Valencia has 35 barangays, including Barangay Botong. You can browse the full list on our Valencia page.
How many residents does Barangay Botong have?▾
Barangay Botong had a population of 604 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Botong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Valencia is 6306. 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 Botong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Botong 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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