Located in Dolores, Eastern Samar, Barangay Japitan is one of 46 barangays in the municipality of Dolores. It had a population of 975 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Asuncion Quial Siscar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Japitan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Japitan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Japitan is one of the administrative divisions of Dolores in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Japitan had a population of 975. This made it the 18th largest of 46 barangays in Dolores by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Japitan accounted for approximately 2.15% of the total population of Dolores, which stood at 45,314 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Japitan moved from 834 residents to 975, an intercensal change of +16.9%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Japitan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dolores is a municipality comprising 46 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Japitan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Japitan ranks 159th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Japitan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Dolores 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 Japitan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
709
—
—
2020 CPH
834
+125
+17.6%
2024 POPCEN
975
+141
+16.9%
2015–2020: +17.6% total (+3.30%/yr).2020–2024: +16.9% total (+3.98%/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 Dolores
18thof 46
Among the upper half of Dolores by population.
Share of Dolores
2.2%
of the municipality's total 45,314 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
159thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Dolores (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 Japitan
Where is Barangay Japitan located?▾
Barangay Japitan is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Japitan hall?▾
Barangay Japitan is located in Dolores, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Japitan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Japitan is Asuncion Quial Siscar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Japitan?▾
You can contact Barangay Japitan via phone at 09615161227.
What municipality is Barangay Japitan part of?▾
Barangay Japitan is one of 46 barangays in the municipality of Dolores, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Japitan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Japitan 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 Dolores?▾
Dolores 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 Japitan.
Has the population of Barangay Japitan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Japitan went from 834 residents to 975 — a change of +16.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Japitan in?▾
Barangay Japitan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 46 barangays administered by Dolores.
How many barangays are in Dolores?▾
Dolores has 46 barangays, including Barangay Japitan. You can browse the full list on our Dolores page.
How many residents does Barangay Japitan have?▾
Barangay Japitan had a population of 975 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Japitan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dolores is 6817. 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 Japitan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Japitan 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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