Barangay Babanikhon is a barangay in Llorente, Eastern Samar, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Llorente. It had a population of 77 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ma. Teresa Rosendal Elardo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Babanikhon · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Babanikhon
Barangay Babanikhon is a very small barangay in the municipality of Llorente, located in the province of Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Babanikhon had a population of 77. This made it the 33rd largest of 33 barangays in Llorente by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Babanikhon accounted for approximately 0.41% of the total population of Llorente, which stood at 18,909 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Babanikhon moved from 92 residents to 77, an intercensal change of -16.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Babanikhon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Llorente is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Babanikhon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Babanikhon ranks 595th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Babanikhon 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 Llorente 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 Babanikhon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
73
—
—
2020 CPH
92
+19
+26.0%
2024 POPCEN
77
-15
-16.3%
2015–2020: +26.0% total (+4.74%/yr).2020–2024: -16.3% total (-4.35%/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 Llorente
33rdof 33
Among the smaller barangays of Llorente by population.
Share of Llorente
0.41%
of the municipality's total 18,909 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
595thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 1.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Llorente (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 Babanikhon
Where is Barangay Babanikhon located?▾
Barangay Babanikhon is a barangay in the municipality of Llorente, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Babanikhon hall?▾
Barangay Babanikhon is located in Llorente, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Babanikhon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Babanikhon is Ma. Teresa Rosendal Elardo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Babanikhon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Babanikhon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Llorente LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Babanikhon part of?▾
Barangay Babanikhon is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Llorente, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Babanikhon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Babanikhon 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 Llorente?▾
Llorente 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 Babanikhon.
Has the population of Barangay Babanikhon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Babanikhon went from 92 residents to 77 — a change of -16.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Babanikhon in?▾
Barangay Babanikhon is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Llorente.
How many barangays are in Llorente?▾
Llorente has 33 barangays, including Barangay Babanikhon. You can browse the full list on our Llorente page.
How many residents does Barangay Babanikhon have?▾
Barangay Babanikhon had a population of 77 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Babanikhon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Llorente is 6803. 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 Babanikhon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Babanikhon 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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