Located in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Barangay Caghalong is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Can-Avid. It had a population of 300 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mark Anthony Moslares Hic(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Caghalong · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Caghalong
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Caghalong is one of the administrative divisions of Can-Avid in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caghalong had a population of 300. This made it the 24th largest of 28 barangays in Can-Avid by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Caghalong accounted for approximately 1.37% 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 Caghalong changed from 320 to 300, a shift of -6.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Can-Avid. Barangay Caghalong 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 Caghalong, 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 Caghalong ranks 488th 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 Caghalong 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 Caghalong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
281
—
—
2020 CPH
320
+39
+13.9%
2024 POPCEN
300
-20
-6.3%
2015–2020: +13.9% total (+2.63%/yr).2020–2024: -6.3% total (-1.60%/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
24thof 28
Among the smaller barangays of Can-Avid by population.
Share of Can-Avid
1.4%
of the municipality's total 21,942 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
488thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 18.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Caghalong
Where is Barangay Caghalong located?▾
Barangay Caghalong is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Caghalong hall?▾
Barangay Caghalong 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 Caghalong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Caghalong is Mark Anthony Moslares Hic (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Caghalong?▾
You can contact Barangay Caghalong via phone at 09304611857.
What municipality is Barangay Caghalong part of?▾
Barangay Caghalong is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Caghalong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Caghalong 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 Caghalong.
Has the population of Barangay Caghalong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Caghalong went from 320 residents to 300 — a change of -6.3% 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 Caghalong in?▾
Barangay Caghalong 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 Caghalong. You can browse the full list on our Can-Avid page.
How many residents does Barangay Caghalong have?▾
Barangay Caghalong had a population of 300 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Caghalong?▾
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 Caghalong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Caghalong was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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