Barangay Casidman is a local government unit in Arteche, Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 221 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Antonio Moslares Pajanilla(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Casidman · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Casidman
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Casidman is one of the administrative divisions of Arteche in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Casidman had a population of 221. This made it the 18th largest of 20 barangays in Arteche by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Casidman accounted for approximately 1.33% of the total population of Arteche, which stood at 16,648 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 Casidman changed from 261 to 221, a shift of -15.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Arteche. Barangay Casidman is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Arteche is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Casidman, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Casidman ranks 533rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Casidman 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 Arteche 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 Casidman from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
223
—
—
2020 CPH
261
+38
+17.0%
2024 POPCEN
221
-40
-15.3%
2015–2020: +17.0% total (+3.20%/yr).2020–2024: -15.3% total (-4.07%/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 Arteche
18thof 20
Among the smaller barangays of Arteche by population.
Share of Arteche
1.3%
of the municipality's total 16,648 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
533rdof 597
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th*
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Arteche (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 Casidman
Where is Barangay Casidman located?▾
Barangay Casidman is a barangay in the municipality of Arteche, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Casidman hall?▾
Barangay Casidman is located in Arteche, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Casidman?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Casidman is Antonio Moslares Pajanilla (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Casidman?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Casidman is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Arteche LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Casidman part of?▾
Barangay Casidman is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Arteche, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Casidman urban or rural?▾
Barangay Casidman 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 Arteche?▾
Arteche 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 Casidman.
Has the population of Barangay Casidman been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Casidman went from 261 residents to 221 — a change of -15.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Casidman in?▾
Barangay Casidman is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 20 barangays administered by Arteche.
How many barangays are in Arteche?▾
Arteche has 20 barangays, including Barangay Casidman. You can browse the full list on our Arteche page.
How many residents does Barangay Casidman have?▾
Barangay Casidman had a population of 221 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Casidman?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Arteche is 6822. 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 Casidman, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Casidman was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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