Barangay Malopalo is a local government unit in City of Calbayog, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,283 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Oscar Estoya(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malopalo · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Malopalo
Barangay Malopalo forms part of City of Calbayog, a city in Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malopalo had a population of 1,283. This made it the 47th largest of 157 barangays in City of Calbayog by population, placing it in the upper half of the city. Residents of Barangay Malopalo accounted for approximately 0.68% 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 1,226 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,283 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.6%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Malopalo 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 Malopalo, 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 Malopalo ranks 167th 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 Malopalo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,291
—
—
2020 CPH
1,226
-65
-5.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,283
+57
+4.6%
2015–2020: -5.0% total (-1.03%/yr).2020–2024: +4.6% total (+1.14%/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
47thof 157
Among the upper half of City of Calbayog by population.
Share of City of Calbayog
0.68%
of the city's total 187,848 residents.
Rank in Samar
167thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 83.
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 Malopalo
Where is Barangay Malopalo located?▾
Barangay Malopalo is a barangay in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malopalo hall?▾
Barangay Malopalo 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 Malopalo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malopalo is Oscar Estoya (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malopalo?▾
You can contact Barangay Malopalo via phone at 09955014677.
What city is Barangay Malopalo part of?▾
Barangay Malopalo is one of 157 barangays in the City of Calbayog, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malopalo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malopalo 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 Malopalo.
Has the population of Barangay Malopalo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malopalo went from 1,226 residents to 1,283 — a change of +4.6% 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 Malopalo in?▾
Barangay Malopalo 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 Malopalo. You can browse the full list on our City of Calbayog page.
How many residents does Barangay Malopalo have?▾
Barangay Malopalo had a population of 1,283 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malopalo?▾
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 Malopalo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malopalo 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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