Located in Catarman, Northern Samar, Barangay Bocsol is one of 55 barangays in the municipality of Catarman. It had a population of 572 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jose A. Salanguste(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bocsol · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Bocsol
Barangay Bocsol is a small barangay in the municipality of Catarman, 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 Bocsol had a population of 572. This made it the 41st largest of 55 barangays in Catarman by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bocsol accounted for approximately 0.59% of the total population of Catarman, which stood at 97,738 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 641 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 572 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -10.8%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Bocsol is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Catarman is a municipality comprising 55 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bocsol, 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 Bocsol ranks 388th 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.
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 Catarman 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 Bocsol from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
620
—
—
2020 CPH
641
+21
+3.4%
2024 POPCEN
572
-69
-10.8%
2015–2020: +3.4% total (+0.67%/yr).2020–2024: -10.8% total (-2.81%/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 Catarman
41stof 55
Among the lower half of Catarman by population.
Share of Catarman
0.59%
of the municipality's total 97,738 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
388thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Catarman (municipality) class
1st
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 Bocsol
Where is Barangay Bocsol located?▾
Barangay Bocsol is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bocsol hall?▾
Barangay Bocsol is located in Catarman, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bocsol?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bocsol is Jose A. Salanguste (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bocsol?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bocsol is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Catarman LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Bocsol part of?▾
Barangay Bocsol is one of 55 barangays in the municipality of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bocsol urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bocsol 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 Catarman?▾
Catarman is classified as a 1st 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 Bocsol.
Has the population of Barangay Bocsol been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bocsol went from 641 residents to 572 — a change of -10.8% 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 Bocsol in?▾
Barangay Bocsol 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 55 barangays administered by Catarman.
How many barangays are in Catarman?▾
Catarman has 55 barangays, including Barangay Bocsol. You can browse the full list on our Catarman page.
How many residents does Barangay Bocsol have?▾
Barangay Bocsol had a population of 572 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bocsol?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Catarman is 6400. 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 Bocsol, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bocsol 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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