Barangay Buntay is a local government unit in Zumarraga, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 515 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 Zumarraga. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Carlos Molito Ojeda(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Buntay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Buntay
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Buntay is one of the administrative divisions of Zumarraga in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Buntay had a population of 515. This made it the 17th largest of 25 barangays in Zumarraga by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Buntay accounted for approximately 3.21% of the total population of Zumarraga, which stood at 16,051 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Buntay moved from 529 residents to 515, an intercensal change of -2.6%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Buntay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Zumarraga is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Buntay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Buntay ranks 532nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Buntay is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Zumarraga 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 Buntay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
542
—
—
2020 CPH
529
-13
-2.4%
2024 POPCEN
515
-14
-2.6%
2015–2020: -2.4% total (-0.48%/yr).2020–2024: -2.6% total (-0.67%/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 Zumarraga
17thof 25
Among the lower half of Zumarraga by population.
Share of Zumarraga
3.2%
of the municipality's total 16,051 residents.
Rank in Samar
532ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 44.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Zumarraga (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.
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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 Buntay
Where is Barangay Buntay located?▾
Barangay Buntay is a barangay in the municipality of Zumarraga, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Buntay hall?▾
Barangay Buntay is located in Zumarraga, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Buntay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Buntay is Carlos Molito Ojeda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Buntay?▾
You can contact Barangay Buntay via phone at 09360860831.
What municipality is Barangay Buntay part of?▾
Barangay Buntay is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Zumarraga, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Buntay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Buntay 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 Zumarraga?▾
Zumarraga 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 Buntay.
Has the population of Barangay Buntay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Buntay went from 529 residents to 515 — a change of -2.6% 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 Buntay in?▾
Barangay Buntay is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Zumarraga.
How many barangays are in Zumarraga?▾
Zumarraga has 25 barangays, including Barangay Buntay. You can browse the full list on our Zumarraga page.
How many residents does Barangay Buntay have?▾
Barangay Buntay had a population of 515 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buntay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Zumarraga is 6725. 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 Buntay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Buntay 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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