Situated in the municipality of Capul, Northern Samar, Barangay Landusan is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 1,116 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Arnulfo Muya Abayon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Landusan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Landusan
Barangay Landusan is a small barangay in the municipality of Capul, located in the province of Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Landusan had a population of 1,116. This made it the 4th largest of 12 barangays in Capul by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Landusan accounted for approximately 9.20% of the total population of Capul, which stood at 12,127 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 Landusan changed from 1,358 to 1,116, a shift of -17.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Capul. Barangay Landusan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Capul is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Landusan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Landusan ranks 205th by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Landusan 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 Capul 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 Landusan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,473
—
—
2020 CPH
1,358
-115
-7.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,116
-242
-17.8%
2015–2020: -7.8% total (-1.61%/yr).2020–2024: -17.8% total (-4.79%/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 Capul
4thof 12
Among the top quartile of Capul by population.
Share of Capul
9.2%
of the municipality's total 12,127 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
205thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 64.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Capul (municipality) class
5th
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 Landusan
Where is Barangay Landusan located?▾
Barangay Landusan is a barangay in the municipality of Capul, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Landusan hall?▾
Barangay Landusan is located in Capul, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Landusan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Landusan is Arnulfo Muya Abayon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Landusan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Landusan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Capul LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Landusan part of?▾
Barangay Landusan is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Capul, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Landusan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Landusan 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 Capul?▾
Capul is classified as a 5th 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 Landusan.
Has the population of Barangay Landusan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Landusan went from 1,358 residents to 1,116 — a change of -17.8% 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 Landusan in?▾
Barangay Landusan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Capul.
How many barangays are in Capul?▾
Capul has 12 barangays, including Barangay Landusan. You can browse the full list on our Capul page.
How many residents does Barangay Landusan have?▾
Barangay Landusan had a population of 1,116 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Landusan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Capul is 6408. 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 Landusan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Landusan 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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