Barangay Lawaan is a local government unit in Laoang, Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 786 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Salvador Lagarto Tepace(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lawaan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Lawaan
Barangay Lawaan is a small barangay in the municipality of Laoang, located in the province of Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lawaan had a population of 786. This made it the 29th largest of 56 barangays in Laoang by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lawaan accounted for approximately 1.29% of the total population of Laoang, which stood at 60,980 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 Lawaan changed from 801 to 786, a shift of -1.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Laoang. Barangay Lawaan 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 Lawaan, 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 Lawaan ranks 299th 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 Lawaan 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 Lawaan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
798
—
—
2020 CPH
801
+3
+0.4%
2024 POPCEN
786
-15
-1.9%
2015–2020: +0.4% total (+0.08%/yr).2020–2024: -1.9% total (-0.47%/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
29thof 56
Among the upper half of Laoang by population.
Share of Laoang
1.3%
of the municipality's total 60,980 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
299thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 48.
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 Lawaan
Where is Barangay Lawaan located?▾
Barangay Lawaan is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lawaan hall?▾
Barangay Lawaan 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 Lawaan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lawaan is Salvador Lagarto Tepace (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lawaan?▾
You can contact Barangay Lawaan via phone at 09557410024.
What municipality is Barangay Lawaan part of?▾
Barangay Lawaan is one of 56 barangays in the municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lawaan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lawaan 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 Lawaan.
Has the population of Barangay Lawaan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lawaan went from 801 residents to 786 — a change of -1.9% 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 Lawaan in?▾
Barangay Lawaan 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 Lawaan. You can browse the full list on our Laoang page.
How many residents does Barangay Lawaan have?▾
Barangay Lawaan had a population of 786 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lawaan?▾
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 Lawaan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lawaan 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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