Located in City of Calbayog, Samar, Barangay Cabicahan is one of 157 barangays in the City of Calbayog. It had a population of 699 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marion Dadosano Collado(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cabicahan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Cabicahan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Cabicahan is one of the administrative divisions of City of Calbayog in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabicahan had a population of 699. This made it the 77th largest of 157 barangays in City of Calbayog by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Cabicahan accounted for approximately 0.37% of the total population of City of Calbayog, which stood at 187,848 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 672 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 699 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.0%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Cabicahan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Calbayog is a city comprising 157 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabicahan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cabicahan ranks 384th by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cabicahan 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 City of Calbayog 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 Cabicahan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
675
—
—
2020 CPH
672
-3
-0.4%
2024 POPCEN
699
+27
+4.0%
2015–2020: -0.4% total (-0.09%/yr).2020–2024: +4.0% total (+0.99%/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 City of Calbayog
77thof 157
Among the upper half of City of Calbayog by population.
Share of City of Calbayog
0.37%
of the city's total 187,848 residents.
Rank in Samar
384thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Calbayog (city) class
1st
Parent city 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 Cabicahan
Where is Barangay Cabicahan located?▾
Barangay Cabicahan is a barangay in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabicahan hall?▾
Barangay Cabicahan is located in City of Calbayog, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabicahan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabicahan is Marion Dadosano Collado (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cabicahan?▾
You can contact Barangay Cabicahan via phone at 0906686698.
What city is Barangay Cabicahan part of?▾
Barangay Cabicahan is one of 157 barangays in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabicahan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabicahan 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 City of Calbayog?▾
City of Calbayog is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Cabicahan.
Has the population of Barangay Cabicahan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabicahan went from 672 residents to 699 — a change of +4.0% 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 Cabicahan in?▾
Barangay Cabicahan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 157 barangays administered by City of Calbayog.
How many barangays are in City of Calbayog?▾
City of Calbayog has 157 barangays, including Barangay Cabicahan. You can browse the full list on our City of Calbayog page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabicahan have?▾
Barangay Cabicahan had a population of 699 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabicahan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Calbayog is 6710. 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 Cabicahan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabicahan 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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Information on Barangay Cabicahan, City of Calbayog is compiled from the following authoritative sources. Each citation links to the primary publisher.
Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-26.
