Can-Avid · Eastern Samar
Barangay 1 Poblacion
Located in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Barangay 1 Poblacion is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Can-Avid. It had a population of 520 in the 2020 Census.
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Population & Statistics
From the 2020 Census of Population and Housing
- Population (2020)
- 520
- Population (2015)
- 459
- Growth (2015 → 2020)
- +13.3%
Classification: Rural barangay
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About Barangay 1 Poblacion
Barangay 1 Poblacion forms part of Can-Avid, a municipality in Eastern Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay 1 Poblacion had a population of 520. This made it the 17th largest of 28 barangays in Can-Avid by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay 1 Poblacion accounted for approximately 2.40% of the total population of Can-Avid, which stood at 21,682 in the same census year.
Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay 1 Poblacion moving from 459 residents to 520 residents, an intercensal change of +13.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay 1 Poblacion as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Can-Avid is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay 1 Poblacion, 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 1 Poblacion ranks 346th by 2020 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 1 Poblacion 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.
City / Municipality
Can-Avid (Municipality)
Province
Region
Contact Information & Officials
✓ Verified- Phone
- 09983473456
- Punong Barangay
- Bonifacio Afante Gayda(2023 - 2026 term)
- Barangay Secretary
- Lenie Aludo
- Barangay Treasurer
- Roderick Villacarillo Navera
- SK Chairperson
- Kent Howell De Padua Java
Sangguniang Barangay Members (Kagawads)
- • Leonard Dominic Chicano Carcillar
- • Bernardo Gariando Orbong Jr
- • Ruth Ramos Hobayan
- • Flores Irasga Herbon
- • Alexander Agno Lucido
- • Lorna Gagala Hobayan
- • Charlotte Ong Ong
Other Barangays in Can-Avid
Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay 1 Poblacion
Where is Barangay 1 Poblacion located?▾
Barangay 1 Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay 1 Poblacion hall?▾
Barangay 1 Poblacion is located in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay 1 Poblacion?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay 1 Poblacion is Bonifacio Afante Gayda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay 1 Poblacion?▾
You can contact Barangay 1 Poblacion via phone at 09983473456.
What municipality is Barangay 1 Poblacion part of?▾
Barangay 1 Poblacion is one of 28 barangays in Can-Avid, a municipality in Eastern Samar, Philippines.
When are the next barangay elections in the Philippines?▾
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, per COMELEC Resolution No. 11191. All barangay officials including the Punong Barangay, Kagawads, and SK officials will be elected. Under Republic Act 12232, officials elected will serve a four-year term.
Helpful Guides for Residents of Barangay 1 Poblacion
- 2026 Barangay Elections GuideEverything about the November 2, 2026 BSKE — positions, terms, and key dates.
- How to Get a Barangay ClearanceStep-by-step requirements, fees, and processing time at your barangay hall.
- Cedula (CTC) GuideCommunity Tax Certificate — where to get it, requirements, and cost.
- How to File a Barangay BlotterProcess, requirements, and what happens after filing.