Located in Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Barangay San Miguel is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Balangiga. It had a population of 2,133 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rommel Elacion Hilaria(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Miguel · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay San Miguel
Barangay San Miguel forms part of Balangiga, a municipality in Eastern Samar, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Miguel had a population of 2,133. This made it the 2nd largest of 13 barangays in Balangiga by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Miguel accounted for approximately 14.74% of the total population of Balangiga, which stood at 14,473 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay San Miguel moved from 2,214 residents to 2,133, an intercensal change of -3.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay San Miguel is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balangiga is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Miguel, 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 San Miguel ranks 32nd 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.
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 Balangiga 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 San Miguel from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,059
—
—
2020 CPH
2,214
+155
+7.5%
2024 POPCEN
2,133
-81
-3.7%
2015–2020: +7.5% total (+1.46%/yr).2020–2024: -3.7% total (-0.93%/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 Balangiga
2ndof 13
Among the top 10% of Balangiga by population.
Share of Balangiga
14.7%
of the municipality's total 14,473 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
32ndof 597
Province-wide percentile: 95.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Balangiga (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 San Miguel
Where is Barangay San Miguel located?▾
Barangay San Miguel is a barangay in the municipality of Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Miguel hall?▾
Barangay San Miguel is located in Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Miguel?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Miguel is Rommel Elacion Hilaria (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Miguel?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Miguel is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Balangiga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Miguel part of?▾
Barangay San Miguel is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Balangiga, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Miguel urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Miguel 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 Balangiga?▾
Balangiga 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 San Miguel.
Has the population of Barangay San Miguel been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Miguel went from 2,214 residents to 2,133 — a change of -3.7% 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 San Miguel in?▾
Barangay San Miguel 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 13 barangays administered by Balangiga.
How many barangays are in Balangiga?▾
Balangiga has 13 barangays, including Barangay San Miguel. You can browse the full list on our Balangiga page.
How many residents does Barangay San Miguel have?▾
Barangay San Miguel had a population of 2,133 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Miguel?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balangiga is 6812. 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 San Miguel, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Miguel 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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