Barangay Talahid is a local government unit in Almagro, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 512 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.
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Punong Barangay
Rollen Monsanto Trinidad(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Talahid · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Talahid
Barangay Talahid forms part of Almagro, a municipality in Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Talahid had a population of 512. This made it the 5th largest of 23 barangays in Almagro by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Talahid accounted for approximately 5.97% of the total population of Almagro, which stood at 8,571 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 Talahid changed from 505 to 512, a shift of +1.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Almagro. Barangay Talahid is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Almagro is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Talahid, 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 Talahid ranks 534th 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 Talahid 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 Almagro 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 Talahid from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
494
—
—
2020 CPH
505
+11
+2.2%
2024 POPCEN
512
+7
+1.4%
2015–2020: +2.2% total (+0.44%/yr).2020–2024: +1.4% total (+0.34%/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 Almagro
5thof 23
Among the top quartile of Almagro by population.
Share of Almagro
6.0%
of the municipality's total 8,571 residents.
Rank in Samar
534thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 44.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Almagro (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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Talahid
Where is Barangay Talahid located?▾
Barangay Talahid is a barangay in the municipality of Almagro, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Talahid hall?▾
Barangay Talahid is located in Almagro, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Talahid?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Talahid is Rollen Monsanto Trinidad (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Talahid?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Talahid is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Almagro LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Talahid part of?▾
Barangay Talahid is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Almagro, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Talahid urban or rural?▾
Barangay Talahid 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 Almagro?▾
Almagro 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 Talahid.
Has the population of Barangay Talahid been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Talahid went from 505 residents to 512 — a change of +1.4% 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 Talahid in?▾
Barangay Talahid 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 23 barangays administered by Almagro.
How many barangays are in Almagro?▾
Almagro has 23 barangays, including Barangay Talahid. You can browse the full list on our Almagro page.
How many residents does Barangay Talahid have?▾
Barangay Talahid had a population of 512 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Talahid?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Almagro is 6724. 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 Talahid, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Talahid was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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