Situated in the municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, Barangay Mualbual is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 620 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Elmer Bertos Adora(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mualbual · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Mualbual
Barangay Mualbual 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 Mualbual had a population of 620. This made it the 40th largest of 56 barangays in Laoang by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mualbual accounted for approximately 1.02% 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 Mualbual changed from 580 to 620, a shift of +6.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Laoang. Barangay Mualbual 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 Mualbual, 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 Mualbual ranks 359th 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 Mualbual 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 Mualbual from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
574
—
—
2020 CPH
580
+6
+1.0%
2024 POPCEN
620
+40
+6.9%
2015–2020: +1.0% total (+0.21%/yr).2020–2024: +6.9% total (+1.68%/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
40thof 56
Among the lower half of Laoang by population.
Share of Laoang
1.0%
of the municipality's total 60,980 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
359thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 37.
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 Mualbual
Where is Barangay Mualbual located?▾
Barangay Mualbual is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mualbual hall?▾
Barangay Mualbual 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 Mualbual?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mualbual is Elmer Bertos Adora (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mualbual?▾
You can contact Barangay Mualbual via phone at 09207256528.
What municipality is Barangay Mualbual part of?▾
Barangay Mualbual is one of 56 barangays in the municipality of Laoang, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mualbual urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mualbual 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 Mualbual.
Has the population of Barangay Mualbual been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mualbual went from 580 residents to 620 — a change of +6.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mualbual in?▾
Barangay Mualbual 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 Mualbual. You can browse the full list on our Laoang page.
How many residents does Barangay Mualbual have?▾
Barangay Mualbual had a population of 620 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mualbual?▾
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 Mualbual, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mualbual 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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