Barangay Dancalan is a barangay in Bobon, Northern Samar, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bobon. It had a population of 2,666 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
Clara Celespara Gremio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dancalan · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Dancalan
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Dancalan is one of the administrative divisions of Bobon in Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dancalan had a population of 2,666. This made it the 4th largest of 18 barangays in Bobon by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dancalan accounted for approximately 9.78% of the total population of Bobon, which stood at 27,266 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Dancalan moved from 2,484 residents to 2,666, an intercensal change of +7.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Dancalan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bobon is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dancalan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dancalan ranks 40th by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern 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 Dancalan 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 Bobon 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 Dancalan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,245
—
—
2020 CPH
2,484
+239
+10.6%
2024 POPCEN
2,666
+182
+7.3%
2015–2020: +10.6% total (+2.04%/yr).2020–2024: +7.3% total (+1.78%/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 Bobon
4thof 18
Among the top quartile of Bobon by population.
Share of Bobon
9.8%
of the municipality's total 27,266 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
40thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 93.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bobon (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 Dancalan
Where is Barangay Dancalan located?▾
Barangay Dancalan is a barangay in the municipality of Bobon, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dancalan hall?▾
Barangay Dancalan is located in Bobon, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dancalan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dancalan is Clara Celespara Gremio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dancalan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dancalan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bobon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Dancalan part of?▾
Barangay Dancalan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Bobon, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dancalan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dancalan 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 Bobon?▾
Bobon 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 Dancalan.
Has the population of Barangay Dancalan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dancalan went from 2,484 residents to 2,666 — a change of +7.3% 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 Dancalan in?▾
Barangay Dancalan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Bobon.
How many barangays are in Bobon?▾
Bobon has 18 barangays, including Barangay Dancalan. You can browse the full list on our Bobon page.
How many residents does Barangay Dancalan have?▾
Barangay Dancalan had a population of 2,666 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dancalan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bobon is 6401. 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 Dancalan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dancalan 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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