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Punong Barangay
Alexander Villalino Waniwan SR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Huknan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Huknan
Barangay Huknan is a very small barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, located in the province of Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Huknan had a population of 381. This made it the 13th largest of 18 barangays in Giporlos by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Huknan accounted for approximately 2.94% of the total population of Giporlos, which stood at 12,974 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 Huknan changed from 514 to 381, a shift of -25.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Giporlos. Barangay Huknan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Giporlos is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Huknan, 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 Huknan ranks 429th 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 Huknan 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 Giporlos 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 Huknan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
476
—
—
2020 CPH
514
+38
+8.0%
2024 POPCEN
381
-133
-25.9%
2015–2020: +8.0% total (+1.55%/yr).2020–2024: -25.9% total (-7.21%/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 Giporlos
13thof 18
Among the lower half of Giporlos by population.
Share of Giporlos
2.9%
of the municipality's total 12,974 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
429thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 28.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Giporlos (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 Huknan
Where is Barangay Huknan located?▾
Barangay Huknan is a barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Huknan hall?▾
Barangay Huknan is located in Giporlos, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Huknan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Huknan is Alexander Villalino Waniwan SR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Huknan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Huknan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Giporlos LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Huknan part of?▾
Barangay Huknan is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Giporlos, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Huknan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Huknan 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 Giporlos?▾
Giporlos 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 Huknan.
Has the population of Barangay Huknan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Huknan went from 514 residents to 381 — a change of -25.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Huknan in?▾
Barangay Huknan 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 18 barangays administered by Giporlos.
How many barangays are in Giporlos?▾
Giporlos has 18 barangays, including Barangay Huknan. You can browse the full list on our Giporlos page.
How many residents does Barangay Huknan have?▾
Barangay Huknan had a population of 381 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Huknan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Giporlos is 6811. 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 Huknan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Huknan 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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