Barangay Cansangaya is a local government unit in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,276 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Can-Avid. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Perez Gudisan Germino JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cansangaya · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Cansangaya
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Cansangaya 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 Cansangaya had a population of 1,276. This made it the 4th largest of 28 barangays in Can-Avid by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cansangaya accounted for approximately 5.82% 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 Cansangaya changed from 1,257 to 1,276, a shift of +1.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Can-Avid. Barangay Cansangaya 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 Cansangaya, 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 Cansangaya ranks 103rd 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 Cansangaya 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 Cansangaya from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,225
—
—
2020 CPH
1,257
+32
+2.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,276
+19
+1.5%
2015–2020: +2.6% total (+0.52%/yr).2020–2024: +1.5% total (+0.38%/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
4thof 28
Among the top quartile of Can-Avid by population.
Share of Can-Avid
5.8%
of the municipality's total 21,942 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
103rdof 597
Province-wide percentile: 83.
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 Cansangaya
Where is Barangay Cansangaya located?▾
Barangay Cansangaya is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cansangaya hall?▾
Barangay Cansangaya 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 Cansangaya?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cansangaya is Perez Gudisan Germino JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cansangaya?▾
You can contact Barangay Cansangaya via phone at 09813471506.
What municipality is Barangay Cansangaya part of?▾
Barangay Cansangaya is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cansangaya urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cansangaya 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 Cansangaya.
Has the population of Barangay Cansangaya been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cansangaya went from 1,257 residents to 1,276 — a change of +1.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cansangaya in?▾
Barangay Cansangaya 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 Cansangaya. You can browse the full list on our Can-Avid page.
How many residents does Barangay Cansangaya have?▾
Barangay Cansangaya had a population of 1,276 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cansangaya?▾
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 Cansangaya, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cansangaya 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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