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Punong Barangay
Elvira Tafalla Militar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Geracdo · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Geracdo
Barangay Geracdo is a very small barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, 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 Geracdo had a population of 414. This made it the 32nd largest of 53 barangays in Las Navas by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Geracdo accounted for approximately 1.11% of the total population of Las Navas, which stood at 37,425 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 Geracdo changed from 387 to 414, a shift of +7.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Las Navas. Barangay Geracdo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Las Navas is a municipality comprising 53 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Geracdo, 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 Geracdo ranks 463rd 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Las Navas 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 Geracdo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
406
—
—
2020 CPH
387
-19
-4.7%
2024 POPCEN
414
+27
+7.0%
2015–2020: -4.7% total (-0.95%/yr).2020–2024: +7.0% total (+1.70%/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 Las Navas
32ndof 53
Among the lower half of Las Navas by population.
Share of Las Navas
1.1%
of the municipality's total 37,425 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
463rdof 569
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Las Navas (municipality) class
3rd
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 Geracdo
Where is Barangay Geracdo located?▾
Barangay Geracdo is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Geracdo hall?▾
Barangay Geracdo is located in Las Navas, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Geracdo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Geracdo is Elvira Tafalla Militar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Geracdo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Geracdo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Las Navas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Geracdo part of?▾
Barangay Geracdo is one of 53 barangays in the municipality of Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Geracdo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Geracdo 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 Las Navas?▾
Las Navas is classified as a 3rd 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 Geracdo.
Has the population of Barangay Geracdo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Geracdo went from 387 residents to 414 — a change of +7.0% 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 Geracdo in?▾
Barangay Geracdo 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 53 barangays administered by Las Navas.
How many barangays are in Las Navas?▾
Las Navas has 53 barangays, including Barangay Geracdo. You can browse the full list on our Las Navas page.
How many residents does Barangay Geracdo have?▾
Barangay Geracdo had a population of 414 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Geracdo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Las Navas is 6420. 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 Geracdo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Geracdo was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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