Barangay Palanas is a barangay in Lapinig, Northern Samar, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Lapinig. It had a population of 256 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ariel Alpabete Orque(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Palanas · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Palanas
Barangay Palanas is a very small barangay in the municipality of Lapinig, 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 Palanas had a population of 256. This made it the 15th largest of 15 barangays in Lapinig by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Palanas accounted for approximately 2.15% of the total population of Lapinig, which stood at 11,908 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Palanas moved from 264 residents to 256, an intercensal change of -3.0%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Palanas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lapinig is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Palanas, 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 Palanas ranks 537th 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.
Barangay Palanas is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Lapinig 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 Palanas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
253
—
—
2020 CPH
264
+11
+4.3%
2024 POPCEN
256
-8
-3.0%
2015–2020: +4.3% total (+0.85%/yr).2020–2024: -3.0% total (-0.77%/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 Lapinig
15thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Lapinig by population.
Share of Lapinig
2.1%
of the municipality's total 11,908 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
537thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 6.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lapinig (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 Palanas
Where is Barangay Palanas located?▾
Barangay Palanas is a barangay in the municipality of Lapinig, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Palanas hall?▾
Barangay Palanas is located in Lapinig, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Palanas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Palanas is Ariel Alpabete Orque (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Palanas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Palanas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lapinig LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Palanas part of?▾
Barangay Palanas is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Lapinig, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Palanas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Palanas 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 Lapinig?▾
Lapinig 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 Palanas.
Has the population of Barangay Palanas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Palanas went from 264 residents to 256 — a change of -3.0% 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 Palanas in?▾
Barangay Palanas 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 15 barangays administered by Lapinig.
How many barangays are in Lapinig?▾
Lapinig has 15 barangays, including Barangay Palanas. You can browse the full list on our Lapinig page.
How many residents does Barangay Palanas have?▾
Barangay Palanas had a population of 256 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Palanas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lapinig is 6423. 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 Palanas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Palanas 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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