Situated in the municipality of Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Barangay Guindalitan is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 552 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edmond Ortega Arce(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guindalitan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Guindalitan
Barangay Guindalitan forms part of Maydolong, a municipality in Eastern Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guindalitan had a population of 552. This made it the 12th largest of 20 barangays in Maydolong by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guindalitan accounted for approximately 3.57% of the total population of Maydolong, which stood at 15,456 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 Guindalitan changed from 533 to 552, a shift of +3.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Maydolong. Barangay Guindalitan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Maydolong is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Guindalitan, 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 Guindalitan ranks 315th 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 Guindalitan 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 Maydolong 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 Guindalitan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
435
—
—
2020 CPH
533
+98
+22.5%
2024 POPCEN
552
+19
+3.6%
2015–2020: +22.5% total (+4.15%/yr).2020–2024: +3.6% total (+0.88%/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 Maydolong
12thof 20
Among the lower half of Maydolong by population.
Share of Maydolong
3.6%
of the municipality's total 15,456 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
315thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Maydolong (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 Guindalitan
Where is Barangay Guindalitan located?▾
Barangay Guindalitan is a barangay in the municipality of Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guindalitan hall?▾
Barangay Guindalitan is located in Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Guindalitan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guindalitan is Edmond Ortega Arce (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guindalitan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Guindalitan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Maydolong LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Guindalitan part of?▾
Barangay Guindalitan is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guindalitan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guindalitan 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 Maydolong?▾
Maydolong 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 Guindalitan.
Has the population of Barangay Guindalitan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guindalitan went from 533 residents to 552 — a change of +3.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Guindalitan in?▾
Barangay Guindalitan 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 20 barangays administered by Maydolong.
How many barangays are in Maydolong?▾
Maydolong has 20 barangays, including Barangay Guindalitan. You can browse the full list on our Maydolong page.
How many residents does Barangay Guindalitan have?▾
Barangay Guindalitan had a population of 552 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guindalitan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Maydolong is 6802. 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 Guindalitan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guindalitan 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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