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Punong Barangay
Monchito Ojales Lacaba(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Amandayehan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Amandayehan
Situated in Basey, Samar, Barangay Amandayehan is one of 51 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Amandayehan had a population of 1,115. This made it the 23rd largest of 51 barangays in Basey by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Amandayehan accounted for approximately 1.93% of the total population of Basey, which stood at 57,645 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,310 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,115 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -14.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Amandayehan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Basey is a municipality comprising 51 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Amandayehan, 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 Amandayehan ranks 213th 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.
Barangay Amandayehan 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 Basey 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 Amandayehan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,156
—
—
2020 CPH
1,310
+154
+13.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,115
-195
-14.9%
2015–2020: +13.3% total (+2.53%/yr).2020–2024: -14.9% total (-3.95%/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 Basey
23rdof 51
Among the upper half of Basey by population.
Share of Basey
1.9%
of the municipality's total 57,645 residents.
Rank in Samar
213thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 78.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Basey (municipality) class
1st
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 Amandayehan
Where is Barangay Amandayehan located?▾
Barangay Amandayehan is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Amandayehan hall?▾
Barangay Amandayehan is located in Basey, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Amandayehan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Amandayehan is Monchito Ojales Lacaba (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Amandayehan?▾
You can contact Barangay Amandayehan via phone at 09557155125.
What municipality is Barangay Amandayehan part of?▾
Barangay Amandayehan is one of 51 barangays in the municipality of Basey, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Amandayehan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Amandayehan 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 Basey?▾
Basey is classified as a 1st 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 Amandayehan.
Has the population of Barangay Amandayehan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Amandayehan went from 1,310 residents to 1,115 — a change of -14.9% 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 Amandayehan in?▾
Barangay Amandayehan 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 51 barangays administered by Basey.
How many barangays are in Basey?▾
Basey has 51 barangays, including Barangay Amandayehan. You can browse the full list on our Basey page.
How many residents does Barangay Amandayehan have?▾
Barangay Amandayehan had a population of 1,115 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Amandayehan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Basey is 6720. 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 Amandayehan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Amandayehan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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