Barangay Canatuan is a local government unit in Motiong, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 268 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Motiong. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Gerardo Gabiana Jaba-an(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Canatuan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Canatuan
Barangay Canatuan forms part of Motiong, a municipality in Samar, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Canatuan had a population of 268. This made it the 17th largest of 30 barangays in Motiong by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Canatuan accounted for approximately 1.69% of the total population of Motiong, which stood at 15,887 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 Canatuan changed from 251 to 268, a shift of +6.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Motiong. Barangay Canatuan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Motiong is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Canatuan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Canatuan ranks 774th by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st 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 Motiong 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 Canatuan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
250
—
—
2020 CPH
251
+1
+0.4%
2024 POPCEN
268
+17
+6.8%
2015–2020: +0.4% total (+0.08%/yr).2020–2024: +6.8% total (+1.65%/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 Motiong
17thof 30
Among the lower half of Motiong by population.
Share of Motiong
1.7%
of the municipality's total 15,887 residents.
Rank in Samar
774thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Motiong (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Canatuan in Motiong during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Canatuan
Where is Barangay Canatuan located?▾
Barangay Canatuan is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Canatuan hall?▾
Barangay Canatuan is located in Motiong, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Canatuan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Canatuan is Gerardo Gabiana Jaba-an (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Canatuan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Canatuan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Motiong LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Canatuan part of?▾
Barangay Canatuan is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Motiong, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Canatuan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Canatuan 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 Motiong?▾
Motiong 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 Canatuan.
Has the population of Barangay Canatuan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Canatuan went from 251 residents to 268 — a change of +6.8% 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 Canatuan in?▾
Barangay Canatuan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 30 barangays administered by Motiong.
How many barangays are in Motiong?▾
Motiong has 30 barangays, including Barangay Canatuan. You can browse the full list on our Motiong page.
How many residents does Barangay Canatuan have?▾
Barangay Canatuan had a population of 268 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Canatuan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Motiong is 6702. 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 Canatuan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Canatuan 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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