Situated in the municipality of Gamay, Northern Samar, Barangay Dao is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 969 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ochie Garbo Ternal(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Dao · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Dao
Barangay Dao is a small barangay in the municipality of Gamay, located in the province of Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Dao had a population of 969. This made it the 9th largest of 26 barangays in Gamay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Dao accounted for approximately 4.50% of the total population of Gamay, which stood at 21,546 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 Dao changed from 1,016 to 969, a shift of -4.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Gamay. Barangay Dao is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gamay is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Dao, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Dao ranks 236th by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern Samar is classified as a 2nd 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 Gamay 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 Dao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,100
—
—
2020 CPH
1,016
-84
-7.6%
2024 POPCEN
969
-47
-4.6%
2015–2020: -7.6% total (-1.58%/yr).2020–2024: -4.6% total (-1.18%/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 Gamay
9thof 26
Among the upper half of Gamay by population.
Share of Gamay
4.5%
of the municipality's total 21,546 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
236thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 59.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Gamay (municipality) class
4th
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 Dao
Where is Barangay Dao located?▾
Barangay Dao is a barangay in the municipality of Gamay, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Dao hall?▾
Barangay Dao is located in Gamay, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Dao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Dao is Ochie Garbo Ternal (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Dao?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Dao is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gamay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Dao part of?▾
Barangay Dao is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Gamay, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Dao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Dao 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 Gamay?▾
Gamay is classified as a 4th 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 Dao.
Has the population of Barangay Dao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Dao went from 1,016 residents to 969 — a change of -4.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Dao in?▾
Barangay Dao is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Gamay.
How many barangays are in Gamay?▾
Gamay has 26 barangays, including Barangay Dao. You can browse the full list on our Gamay page.
How many residents does Barangay Dao have?▾
Barangay Dao had a population of 969 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Dao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gamay is 6422. 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 Dao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Dao 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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