Barangay Arong is a local government unit in Gandara, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 434 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Gandara. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Regina Ramos Adobo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Arong · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Arong
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Arong is one of the administrative divisions of Gandara in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Arong had a population of 434. This made it the 32nd largest of 69 barangays in Gandara by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Arong accounted for approximately 1.18% of the total population of Gandara, which stood at 36,826 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 Arong changed from 327 to 434, a shift of +32.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Gandara. Barangay Arong is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gandara is a municipality comprising 69 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Arong, 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 Arong ranks 600th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Arong 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 Gandara 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 Arong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
206
—
—
2020 CPH
327
+121
+58.7%
2024 POPCEN
434
+107
+32.7%
2015–2020: +58.7% total (+9.68%/yr).2020–2024: +32.7% total (+7.33%/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 Gandara
32ndof 69
Among the upper half of Gandara by population.
Share of Gandara
1.2%
of the municipality's total 36,826 residents.
Rank in Samar
600thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 37.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Gandara (municipality) class
2nd
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 Arong
Where is Barangay Arong located?▾
Barangay Arong is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Arong hall?▾
Barangay Arong is located in Gandara, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Arong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Arong is Regina Ramos Adobo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Arong?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Arong is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gandara LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Arong part of?▾
Barangay Arong is one of 69 barangays in the municipality of Gandara, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Arong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Arong 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 Gandara?▾
Gandara is classified as a 2nd 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 Arong.
Has the population of Barangay Arong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Arong went from 327 residents to 434 — a change of +32.7% 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 Arong in?▾
Barangay Arong 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 69 barangays administered by Gandara.
How many barangays are in Gandara?▾
Gandara has 69 barangays, including Barangay Arong. You can browse the full list on our Gandara page.
How many residents does Barangay Arong have?▾
Barangay Arong had a population of 434 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Arong?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gandara is 6706. 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 Arong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Arong 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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