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Punong Barangay
Lito Panzo Diaz(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Caranas · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Caranas
Situated in Gandara, Samar, Barangay Caranas is one of 69 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caranas had a population of 327. This made it the 44th largest of 69 barangays in Gandara by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Caranas accounted for approximately 0.89% 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 Caranas changed from 252 to 327, a shift of +29.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Gandara. Barangay Caranas 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 Caranas, 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 Caranas ranks 706th 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 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 Caranas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
243
—
—
2020 CPH
252
+9
+3.7%
2024 POPCEN
327
+75
+29.8%
2015–2020: +3.7% total (+0.73%/yr).2020–2024: +29.8% total (+6.73%/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
44thof 69
Among the lower half of Gandara by population.
Share of Gandara
0.89%
of the municipality's total 36,826 residents.
Rank in Samar
706thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 26.
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 Caranas
Where is Barangay Caranas located?▾
Barangay Caranas is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Caranas hall?▾
Barangay Caranas 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 Caranas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Caranas is Lito Panzo Diaz (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Caranas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Caranas 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 Caranas part of?▾
Barangay Caranas is one of 69 barangays in the municipality of Gandara, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Caranas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Caranas 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 Caranas.
Has the population of Barangay Caranas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Caranas went from 252 residents to 327 — a change of +29.8% 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 Caranas in?▾
Barangay Caranas 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 Caranas. You can browse the full list on our Gandara page.
How many residents does Barangay Caranas have?▾
Barangay Caranas had a population of 327 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Caranas?▾
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 Caranas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Caranas 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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