Situated in the municipality of Lope De Vega, Northern Samar, Barangay Gen. Luna is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 319 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Roger Espelimbergo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gen. Luna · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gen. Luna
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Gen. Luna is one of the administrative divisions of Lope De Vega in Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gen. Luna had a population of 319. This made it the 14th largest of 22 barangays in Lope De Vega by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gen. Luna accounted for approximately 2.02% of the total population of Lope De Vega, which stood at 15,779 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 365 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 319 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -12.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Gen. Luna is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lope De Vega is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gen. Luna, 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 Gen. Luna ranks 516th 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 Gen. Luna 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 Lope De Vega 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 Gen. Luna from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
347
—
—
2020 CPH
365
+18
+5.2%
2024 POPCEN
319
-46
-12.6%
2015–2020: +5.2% total (+1.02%/yr).2020–2024: -12.6% total (-3.31%/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 Lope De Vega
14thof 22
Among the lower half of Lope De Vega by population.
Share of Lope De Vega
2.0%
of the municipality's total 15,779 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
516thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 9.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lope De Vega (municipality) class
4th
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 Gen. Luna
Where is Barangay Gen. Luna located?▾
Barangay Gen. Luna is a barangay in the municipality of Lope De Vega, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gen. Luna hall?▾
Barangay Gen. Luna is located in Lope De Vega, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gen. Luna?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gen. Luna is Roger Espelimbergo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gen. Luna?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gen. Luna is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lope De Vega LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Gen. Luna part of?▾
Barangay Gen. Luna is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Lope De Vega, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gen. Luna urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gen. Luna 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 Lope De Vega?▾
Lope De Vega is classified as a 4th 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 Gen. Luna.
Has the population of Barangay Gen. Luna been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gen. Luna went from 365 residents to 319 — a change of -12.6% 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 Gen. Luna in?▾
Barangay Gen. Luna 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 22 barangays administered by Lope De Vega.
How many barangays are in Lope De Vega?▾
Lope De Vega has 22 barangays, including Barangay Gen. Luna. You can browse the full list on our Lope De Vega page.
How many residents does Barangay Gen. Luna have?▾
Barangay Gen. Luna had a population of 319 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gen. Luna?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lope De Vega is 6403. 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 Gen. Luna, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gen. Luna 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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