Barangay Boco is a local government unit in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 484 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Can-Avid. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Emma Morallos Legria(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Boco · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Boco
Barangay Boco forms part of Can-Avid, a municipality in Eastern Samar, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Boco had a population of 484. This made it the 18th largest of 28 barangays in Can-Avid by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Boco accounted for approximately 2.21% of the total population of Can-Avid, which stood at 21,942 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 Boco changed from 481 to 484, a shift of +0.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Can-Avid. Barangay Boco is officially classified 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 Boco, 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 Boco ranks 347th by 2024 POPCEN 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 Boco 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 Can-Avid 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 Boco from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
475
—
—
2020 CPH
481
+6
+1.3%
2024 POPCEN
484
+3
+0.6%
2015–2020: +1.3% total (+0.25%/yr).2020–2024: +0.6% total (+0.16%/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 Can-Avid
18thof 28
Among the lower half of Can-Avid by population.
Share of Can-Avid
2.2%
of the municipality's total 21,942 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
347thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 42.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Can-Avid (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Boco in Can-Avid during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Boco
Where is Barangay Boco located?▾
Barangay Boco is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Boco hall?▾
Barangay Boco 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 Boco?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Boco is Emma Morallos Legria (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Boco?▾
You can contact Barangay Boco via phone at 09530040804.
What municipality is Barangay Boco part of?▾
Barangay Boco is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Boco urban or rural?▾
Barangay Boco 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 Can-Avid?▾
Can-Avid 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 Boco.
Has the population of Barangay Boco been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Boco went from 481 residents to 484 — a change of +0.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Boco in?▾
Barangay Boco is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 28 barangays administered by Can-Avid.
How many barangays are in Can-Avid?▾
Can-Avid has 28 barangays, including Barangay Boco. You can browse the full list on our Can-Avid page.
How many residents does Barangay Boco have?▾
Barangay Boco had a population of 484 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Boco?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Can-Avid is 6806. 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 Boco, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Boco was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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