Located in Catubig, Northern Samar, Barangay Calingnan is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Catubig. It had a population of 1,261 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Leonil Legarse Tentativa(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Calingnan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Calingnan
Situated in Catubig, Northern Samar, Barangay Calingnan is one of 47 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Calingnan had a population of 1,261. This made it the 6th largest of 47 barangays in Catubig by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Calingnan accounted for approximately 3.86% of the total population of Catubig, which stood at 32,688 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Calingnan moved from 1,259 residents to 1,261, an intercensal change of +0.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Calingnan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Catubig is a municipality comprising 47 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Calingnan, 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 Calingnan ranks 177th 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 Calingnan 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 Catubig 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 Calingnan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,230
—
—
2020 CPH
1,259
+29
+2.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,261
+2
+0.2%
2015–2020: +2.4% total (+0.47%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.04%/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 Catubig
6thof 47
Among the top quartile of Catubig by population.
Share of Catubig
3.9%
of the municipality's total 32,688 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
177thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 69.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Catubig (municipality) class
3rd
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 Calingnan
Where is Barangay Calingnan located?▾
Barangay Calingnan is a barangay in the municipality of Catubig, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Calingnan hall?▾
Barangay Calingnan is located in Catubig, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Calingnan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Calingnan is Leonil Legarse Tentativa (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Calingnan?▾
You can contact Barangay Calingnan via phone at 092671581259.
What municipality is Barangay Calingnan part of?▾
Barangay Calingnan is one of 47 barangays in the municipality of Catubig, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Calingnan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Calingnan 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 Catubig?▾
Catubig is classified as a 3rd 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 Calingnan.
Has the population of Barangay Calingnan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Calingnan went from 1,259 residents to 1,261 — a change of +0.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Calingnan in?▾
Barangay Calingnan 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 47 barangays administered by Catubig.
How many barangays are in Catubig?▾
Catubig has 47 barangays, including Barangay Calingnan. You can browse the full list on our Catubig page.
How many residents does Barangay Calingnan have?▾
Barangay Calingnan had a population of 1,261 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Calingnan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Catubig is 6418. 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 Calingnan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Calingnan 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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