Located in Hernani, Eastern Samar, Barangay Garawon is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Hernani. It had a population of 572 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Charlie Gagarino Bantang(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Garawon · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Garawon
Barangay Garawon is a small barangay in the municipality of Hernani, 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 Garawon had a population of 572. This made it the 7th largest of 13 barangays in Hernani by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Garawon accounted for approximately 6.89% of the total population of Hernani, which stood at 8,296 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 602 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 572 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -5.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Garawon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hernani is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Garawon, 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 Garawon ranks 306th 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.
Barangay Garawon is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Hernani 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 Garawon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
598
—
—
2020 CPH
602
+4
+0.7%
2024 POPCEN
572
-30
-5.0%
2015–2020: +0.7% total (+0.13%/yr).2020–2024: -5.0% total (-1.27%/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 Hernani
7thof 13
Among the upper half of Hernani by population.
Share of Hernani
6.9%
of the municipality's total 8,296 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
306thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Hernani (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 Garawon
Where is Barangay Garawon located?▾
Barangay Garawon is a barangay in the municipality of Hernani, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Garawon hall?▾
Barangay Garawon is located in Hernani, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Garawon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Garawon is Charlie Gagarino Bantang (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Garawon?▾
You can contact Barangay Garawon via phone at 09938982256.
What municipality is Barangay Garawon part of?▾
Barangay Garawon is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Hernani, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Garawon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Garawon 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 Hernani?▾
Hernani 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 Garawon.
Has the population of Barangay Garawon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Garawon went from 602 residents to 572 — a change of -5.0% 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 Garawon in?▾
Barangay Garawon 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 13 barangays administered by Hernani.
How many barangays are in Hernani?▾
Hernani has 13 barangays, including Barangay Garawon. You can browse the full list on our Hernani page.
How many residents does Barangay Garawon have?▾
Barangay Garawon had a population of 572 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Garawon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hernani is 6804. 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 Garawon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Garawon was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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