Barangay Puan is a barangay in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Vallehermoso. It had a population of 2,412 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.
Barangay Puan forms part of Vallehermoso, a municipality in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Puan had a population of 2,412. This made it the 7th largest of 15 barangays in Vallehermoso by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Puan accounted for approximately 5.69% of the total population of Vallehermoso, which stood at 42,421 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,186 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,412 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +10.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Puan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Vallehermoso is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Puan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Puan ranks 220th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Puan 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 Vallehermoso 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 Puan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,844
—
—
2020 CPH
2,186
+342
+18.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,412
+226
+10.3%
2015–2020: +18.5% total (+3.46%/yr).2020–2024: +10.3% total (+2.49%/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 Vallehermoso
7thof 15
Among the upper half of Vallehermoso by population.
Share of Vallehermoso
5.7%
of the municipality's total 42,421 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
220thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 61.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Vallehermoso (municipality) class
3rd
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 Puan
Where is Barangay Puan located?▾
Barangay Puan is a barangay in the municipality of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Puan hall?▾
Barangay Puan is located in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Puan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Puan is Divina Gracia Sia Serion (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Puan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Puan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Vallehermoso LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Puan part of?▾
Barangay Puan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Puan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Puan 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 Vallehermoso?▾
Vallehermoso is classified as a 3rd 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 Puan.
Has the population of Barangay Puan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Puan went from 2,186 residents to 2,412 — a change of +10.3% 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 Puan in?▾
Barangay Puan is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Vallehermoso.
How many barangays are in Vallehermoso?▾
Vallehermoso has 15 barangays, including Barangay Puan. You can browse the full list on our Vallehermoso page.
How many residents does Barangay Puan have?▾
Barangay Puan had a population of 2,412 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Puan 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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