Situated in the municipality of Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Barangay Recare is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 476 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marlon Nebrija Pecayo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Recare · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Recare
Barangay Recare is a very small barangay in the municipality of Jipapad, 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 Recare had a population of 476. This made it the 8th largest of 13 barangays in Jipapad by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Recare accounted for approximately 5.45% of the total population of Jipapad, which stood at 8,726 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Recare moved from 460 residents to 476, an intercensal change of +3.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Recare is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Jipapad is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Recare, 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 Recare ranks 359th 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 Recare 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 Jipapad 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 Recare from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
427
—
—
2020 CPH
460
+33
+7.7%
2024 POPCEN
476
+16
+3.5%
2015–2020: +7.7% total (+1.50%/yr).2020–2024: +3.5% total (+0.86%/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 Jipapad
8thof 13
Among the lower half of Jipapad by population.
Share of Jipapad
5.5%
of the municipality's total 8,726 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
359thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 40.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Jipapad (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 Recare
Where is Barangay Recare located?▾
Barangay Recare is a barangay in the municipality of Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Recare hall?▾
Barangay Recare is located in Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Recare?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Recare is Marlon Nebrija Pecayo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Recare?▾
You can contact Barangay Recare via phone at 09503438882.
What municipality is Barangay Recare part of?▾
Barangay Recare is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Jipapad, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Recare urban or rural?▾
Barangay Recare 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 Jipapad?▾
Jipapad 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 Recare.
Has the population of Barangay Recare been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Recare went from 460 residents to 476 — a change of +3.5% 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 Recare in?▾
Barangay Recare 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 Jipapad.
How many barangays are in Jipapad?▾
Jipapad has 13 barangays, including Barangay Recare. You can browse the full list on our Jipapad page.
How many residents does Barangay Recare have?▾
Barangay Recare had a population of 476 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Recare?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Jipapad is 6819. 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 Recare, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Recare was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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