Located in Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Barangay General Malvar is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Balangkayan. It had a population of 120 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Leo Clima Desoloc JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay General Malvar · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay General Malvar
Barangay General Malvar is a very small barangay in the municipality of Balangkayan, located in the province of Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay General Malvar had a population of 120. This made it the 15th largest of 15 barangays in Balangkayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay General Malvar accounted for approximately 1.20% of the total population of Balangkayan, which stood at 10,014 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 105 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 120 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +14.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay General Malvar is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Balangkayan is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay General Malvar, 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 General Malvar ranks 585th 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.
Barangay General Malvar 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 Balangkayan 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 General Malvar from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
119
—
—
2020 CPH
105
-14
-11.8%
2024 POPCEN
120
+15
+14.3%
2015–2020: -11.8% total (-2.47%/yr).2020–2024: +14.3% total (+3.39%/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 Balangkayan
15thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Balangkayan by population.
Share of Balangkayan
1.2%
of the municipality's total 10,014 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
585thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 2.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Balangkayan (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 General Malvar
Where is Barangay General Malvar located?▾
Barangay General Malvar is a barangay in the municipality of Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay General Malvar hall?▾
Barangay General Malvar is located in Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay General Malvar?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay General Malvar is Leo Clima Desoloc JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay General Malvar?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay General Malvar is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Balangkayan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay General Malvar part of?▾
Barangay General Malvar is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay General Malvar urban or rural?▾
Barangay General Malvar 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 Balangkayan?▾
Balangkayan 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 General Malvar.
Has the population of Barangay General Malvar been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay General Malvar went from 105 residents to 120 — a change of +14.3% 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 General Malvar in?▾
Barangay General Malvar 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 15 barangays administered by Balangkayan.
How many barangays are in Balangkayan?▾
Balangkayan has 15 barangays, including Barangay General Malvar. You can browse the full list on our Balangkayan page.
How many residents does Barangay General Malvar have?▾
Barangay General Malvar had a population of 120 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay General Malvar?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Balangkayan is 6801. 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 General Malvar, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay General Malvar 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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