Barangay Carayacay is a local government unit in Maslog, Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 728 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Maslog. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Warnel Galendis Pecenio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Carayacay · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Carayacay
Barangay Carayacay is a small barangay in the municipality of Maslog, 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 Carayacay had a population of 728. This made it the 2nd largest of 12 barangays in Maslog by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Carayacay accounted for approximately 13.39% of the total population of Maslog, which stood at 5,438 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 869 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 728 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -16.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Carayacay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Maslog is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Carayacay, 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 Carayacay ranks 230th 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.
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 Maslog 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 Carayacay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
881
—
—
2020 CPH
869
-12
-1.4%
2024 POPCEN
728
-141
-16.2%
2015–2020: -1.4% total (-0.27%/yr).2020–2024: -16.2% total (-4.33%/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 Maslog
2ndof 12
Among the top 10% of Maslog by population.
Share of Maslog
13.4%
of the municipality's total 5,438 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
230thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 62.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Maslog (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 Carayacay
Where is Barangay Carayacay located?▾
Barangay Carayacay is a barangay in the municipality of Maslog, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Carayacay hall?▾
Barangay Carayacay is located in Maslog, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Carayacay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Carayacay is Warnel Galendis Pecenio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Carayacay?▾
You can contact Barangay Carayacay via phone at 095086676511.
What municipality is Barangay Carayacay part of?▾
Barangay Carayacay is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Maslog, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Carayacay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Carayacay 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 Maslog?▾
Maslog 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 Carayacay.
Has the population of Barangay Carayacay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Carayacay went from 869 residents to 728 — a change of -16.2% 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 Carayacay in?▾
Barangay Carayacay 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 12 barangays administered by Maslog.
How many barangays are in Maslog?▾
Maslog has 12 barangays, including Barangay Carayacay. You can browse the full list on our Maslog page.
How many residents does Barangay Carayacay have?▾
Barangay Carayacay had a population of 728 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Carayacay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Maslog is 6820. 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 Carayacay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Carayacay was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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