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Punong Barangay
Vicente Dacallos Rago(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Minata · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Minata
Barangay Minata forms part of Calbiga, a municipality in Samar, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Minata had a population of 362. This made it the 24th largest of 41 barangays in Calbiga by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Minata accounted for approximately 1.55% of the total population of Calbiga, which stood at 23,309 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Minata changed from 387 to 362, a shift of -6.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Calbiga. Barangay Minata 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 Minata, 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 Minata ranks 672nd 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.
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 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 Minata from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
397
—
—
2020 CPH
387
-10
-2.5%
2024 POPCEN
362
-25
-6.5%
2015–2020: -2.5% total (-0.51%/yr).2020–2024: -6.5% total (-1.66%/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
24thof 41
Among the lower half of Calbiga by population.
Share of Calbiga
1.6%
of the municipality's total 23,309 residents.
Rank in Samar
672ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 29.
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 Minata
Where is Barangay Minata located?▾
Barangay Minata is a barangay in the municipality of Calbiga, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Minata hall?▾
Barangay Minata 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 Minata?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Minata is Vicente Dacallos Rago (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Minata?▾
You can contact Barangay Minata via phone at 09970766670.
What municipality is Barangay Minata part of?▾
Barangay Minata is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Calbiga, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Minata urban or rural?▾
Barangay Minata 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 Minata.
Has the population of Barangay Minata been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Minata went from 387 residents to 362 — a change of -6.5% 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 Minata in?▾
Barangay Minata 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 Minata. You can browse the full list on our Calbiga page.
How many residents does Barangay Minata have?▾
Barangay Minata had a population of 362 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Minata?▾
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 Minata, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Minata 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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