Located in City of Calbayog, Samar, Barangay Jacinto is one of 157 barangays in the City of Calbayog. It had a population of 138 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jaime Luciano Abria Jr.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Jacinto · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Jacinto
Barangay Jacinto forms part of City of Calbayog, a city in Samar, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Jacinto had a population of 138. This made it the 149th largest of 157 barangays in City of Calbayog by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Jacinto accounted for approximately 0.07% of the total population of City of Calbayog, which stood at 187,848 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 Jacinto changed from 136 to 138, a shift of +1.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in City of Calbayog. Barangay Jacinto 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 Jacinto, 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 Jacinto ranks 911th 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.
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 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 Jacinto from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
148
—
—
2020 CPH
136
-12
-8.1%
2024 POPCEN
138
+2
+1.5%
2015–2020: -8.1% total (-1.68%/yr).2020–2024: +1.5% total (+0.37%/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
149thof 157
Among the smaller barangays of City of Calbayog by population.
Share of City of Calbayog
0.07%
of the city's total 187,848 residents.
Rank in Samar
911thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 4.
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 Jacinto
Where is Barangay Jacinto located?▾
Barangay Jacinto is a barangay in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Jacinto hall?▾
Barangay Jacinto 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 Jacinto?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Jacinto is Jaime Luciano Abria Jr. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Jacinto?▾
You can contact Barangay Jacinto via phone at 09061168307.
What city is Barangay Jacinto part of?▾
Barangay Jacinto is one of 157 barangays in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Jacinto urban or rural?▾
Barangay Jacinto 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 Jacinto.
Has the population of Barangay Jacinto been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Jacinto went from 136 residents to 138 — a change of +1.5% 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 Jacinto in?▾
Barangay Jacinto 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 Jacinto. You can browse the full list on our City of Calbayog page.
How many residents does Barangay Jacinto have?▾
Barangay Jacinto had a population of 138 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Jacinto?▾
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 Jacinto, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Jacinto 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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