Situated in the municipality of Clarin, Bohol, Barangay Candajec is one of the administrative divisions of Central Visayas. It had a population of 661 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Clarin. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Pedro Nolasco Orcullo Besina(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Candajec · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Candajec
Barangay Candajec is a small barangay in the municipality of Clarin, located in the province of Bohol, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Candajec had a population of 661. This made it the 15th largest of 24 barangays in Clarin by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Candajec accounted for approximately 3.10% of the total population of Clarin, which stood at 21,318 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Candajec moved from 661 residents to 661, an intercensal change of 0.0%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Candajec is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Clarin is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Candajec, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Candajec ranks 799th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Candajec 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 Clarin 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 Candajec from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,061
—
—
2020 CPH
661
-400
-37.7%
2024 POPCEN
661
0
0.0%
2015–2020: -37.7% total (-9.03%/yr).2020–2024: 0.0% total (0.00%/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 Clarin
15thof 24
Among the lower half of Clarin by population.
Share of Clarin
3.1%
of the municipality's total 21,318 residents.
Rank in Bohol
799thof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 28.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Clarin (municipality) class
5th
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 Candajec
Where is Barangay Candajec located?▾
Barangay Candajec is a barangay in the municipality of Clarin, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Candajec hall?▾
Barangay Candajec is located in Clarin, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Candajec?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Candajec is Pedro Nolasco Orcullo Besina (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Candajec?▾
You can contact Barangay Candajec via phone at 09304263836.
What municipality is Barangay Candajec part of?▾
Barangay Candajec is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Clarin, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Candajec urban or rural?▾
Barangay Candajec 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 Clarin?▾
Clarin is classified as a 5th 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 Candajec.
Has the population of Barangay Candajec been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Candajec went from 661 residents to 661 — a change of 0.0% 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 Candajec in?▾
Barangay Candajec is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Clarin.
How many barangays are in Clarin?▾
Clarin has 24 barangays, including Barangay Candajec. You can browse the full list on our Clarin page.
How many residents does Barangay Candajec have?▾
Barangay Candajec had a population of 661 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Candajec?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Clarin is 6330. 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 Candajec, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Candajec 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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