Located in Laoang, Northern Samar, Barangay Candawid is one of 56 barangays in the municipality of Laoang. It had a population of 759 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gemma Morales Balanquit(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Candawid · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Candawid
Barangay Candawid forms part of Laoang, a municipality in Northern Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Candawid had a population of 759. This made it the 30th largest of 56 barangays in Laoang by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Candawid accounted for approximately 1.24% of the total population of Laoang, which stood at 60,980 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Candawid moved from 768 residents to 759, an intercensal change of -1.2%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Candawid is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Laoang is a municipality comprising 56 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Candawid, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Candawid ranks 305th by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern 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 Candawid 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 Laoang 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 Candawid from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
864
—
—
2020 CPH
768
-96
-11.1%
2024 POPCEN
759
-9
-1.2%
2015–2020: -11.1% total (-2.33%/yr).2020–2024: -1.2% total (-0.29%/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 Laoang
30thof 56
Among the lower half of Laoang by population.
Share of Laoang
1.2%
of the municipality's total 60,980 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
305thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Laoang (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 Candawid
Where is Barangay Candawid located?▾
Barangay Candawid is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Candawid hall?▾
Barangay Candawid is located in Laoang, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Candawid?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Candawid is Gemma Morales Balanquit (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Candawid?▾
You can contact Barangay Candawid via phone at 09759056306.
What municipality is Barangay Candawid part of?▾
Barangay Candawid is one of 56 barangays in the municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Candawid urban or rural?▾
Barangay Candawid 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 Laoang?▾
Laoang 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 Candawid.
Has the population of Barangay Candawid been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Candawid went from 768 residents to 759 — a change of -1.2% 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 Candawid in?▾
Barangay Candawid is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 56 barangays administered by Laoang.
How many barangays are in Laoang?▾
Laoang has 56 barangays, including Barangay Candawid. You can browse the full list on our Laoang page.
How many residents does Barangay Candawid have?▾
Barangay Candawid had a population of 759 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Candawid?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Laoang is 6411. 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 Candawid, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Candawid 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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