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Punong Barangay
Reynaldo Labong Geroy(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Solong · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Solong
Barangay Solong forms part of Can-Avid, a municipality in Eastern Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Solong had a population of 706. This made it the 13th largest of 28 barangays in Can-Avid by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Solong accounted for approximately 3.22% of the total population of Can-Avid, which stood at 21,942 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 730 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 706 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -3.3%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Solong 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 Solong, 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 Solong ranks 240th 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.
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 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 Solong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
662
—
—
2020 CPH
730
+68
+10.3%
2024 POPCEN
706
-24
-3.3%
2015–2020: +10.3% total (+1.97%/yr).2020–2024: -3.3% total (-0.83%/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
13thof 28
Among the upper half of Can-Avid by population.
Share of Can-Avid
3.2%
of the municipality's total 21,942 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
240thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 60.
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 Solong
Where is Barangay Solong located?▾
Barangay Solong is a barangay in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Solong hall?▾
Barangay Solong 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 Solong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Solong is Reynaldo Labong Geroy (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Solong?▾
You can contact Barangay Solong via phone at 09971471283.
What municipality is Barangay Solong part of?▾
Barangay Solong is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Solong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Solong 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 Solong.
Has the population of Barangay Solong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Solong went from 730 residents to 706 — a change of -3.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Solong in?▾
Barangay Solong 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 Solong. You can browse the full list on our Can-Avid page.
How many residents does Barangay Solong have?▾
Barangay Solong had a population of 706 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Solong?▾
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 Solong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Solong 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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