Situated in the municipality of Calbiga, Samar, Barangay Hindang is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 121 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Diodato Cabigayan Nablo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Hindang · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Hindang
Barangay Hindang is a very small barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, located in the province of Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Hindang had a population of 121. This made it the 41st largest of 41 barangays in Calbiga by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Hindang accounted for approximately 0.52% of the total population of Calbiga, which stood at 23,309 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 123 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 121 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.6%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Hindang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Calbiga is a municipality comprising 41 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Hindang, 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 Hindang ranks 922nd 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Hindang 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 Calbiga 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 Hindang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
131
—
—
2020 CPH
123
-8
-6.1%
2024 POPCEN
121
-2
-1.6%
2015–2020: -6.1% total (-1.25%/yr).2020–2024: -1.6% total (-0.41%/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 Calbiga
41stof 41
Among the smaller barangays of Calbiga by population.
Share of Calbiga
0.52%
of the municipality's total 23,309 residents.
Rank in Samar
922ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Calbiga (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 Hindang
Where is Barangay Hindang located?▾
Barangay Hindang is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Hindang hall?▾
Barangay Hindang is located in Calbiga, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Hindang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Hindang is Diodato Cabigayan Nablo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Hindang?▾
You can contact Barangay Hindang via phone at 09058669503.
What municipality is Barangay Hindang part of?▾
Barangay Hindang is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Calbiga, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Hindang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Hindang 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 Calbiga?▾
Calbiga 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 Hindang.
Has the population of Barangay Hindang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Hindang went from 123 residents to 121 — a change of -1.6% 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 Hindang in?▾
Barangay Hindang 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 41 barangays administered by Calbiga.
How many barangays are in Calbiga?▾
Calbiga has 41 barangays, including Barangay Hindang. You can browse the full list on our Calbiga page.
How many residents does Barangay Hindang have?▾
Barangay Hindang had a population of 121 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Hindang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Calbiga is 6715. 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 Hindang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Hindang 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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