Barangay Yabon is a local government unit in Hinabangan, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 439 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edwin Abadiano Abanag(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Yabon · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Yabon
Barangay Yabon is a very small barangay in the municipality of Hinabangan, located in the province of Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Yabon had a population of 439. This made it the 11th largest of 21 barangays in Hinabangan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Yabon accounted for approximately 3.18% of the total population of Hinabangan, which stood at 13,791 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 Yabon changed from 427 to 439, a shift of +2.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Hinabangan. Barangay Yabon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hinabangan is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Yabon, 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 Yabon ranks 593rd 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 Yabon 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 Hinabangan 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 Yabon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
377
—
—
2020 CPH
427
+50
+13.3%
2024 POPCEN
439
+12
+2.8%
2015–2020: +13.3% total (+2.52%/yr).2020–2024: +2.8% total (+0.70%/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 Hinabangan
11thof 21
Among the upper half of Hinabangan by population.
Share of Hinabangan
3.2%
of the municipality's total 13,791 residents.
Rank in Samar
593rdof 951
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Hinabangan (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 Yabon
Where is Barangay Yabon located?▾
Barangay Yabon is a barangay in the municipality of Hinabangan, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Yabon hall?▾
Barangay Yabon is located in Hinabangan, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Yabon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Yabon is Edwin Abadiano Abanag (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Yabon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Yabon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Hinabangan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Yabon part of?▾
Barangay Yabon is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Hinabangan, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Yabon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Yabon 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 Hinabangan?▾
Hinabangan 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 Yabon.
Has the population of Barangay Yabon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Yabon went from 427 residents to 439 — a change of +2.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Yabon in?▾
Barangay Yabon 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 21 barangays administered by Hinabangan.
How many barangays are in Hinabangan?▾
Hinabangan has 21 barangays, including Barangay Yabon. You can browse the full list on our Hinabangan page.
How many residents does Barangay Yabon have?▾
Barangay Yabon had a population of 439 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Yabon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hinabangan is 6713. 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 Yabon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Yabon 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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