Situated in the municipality of Motiong, Samar, Barangay Linonoban is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 159 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
Edwin Dacutanan Bazas SR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Linonoban · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Linonoban
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Linonoban is one of the administrative divisions of Motiong in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Linonoban had a population of 159. This made it the 23rd largest of 30 barangays in Motiong by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Linonoban accounted for approximately 1.00% of the total population of Motiong, which stood at 15,887 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Linonoban moved from 154 residents to 159, an intercensal change of +3.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Linonoban 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 Linonoban, 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 Linonoban ranks 893rd 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 Linonoban from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
146
—
—
2020 CPH
154
+8
+5.5%
2024 POPCEN
159
+5
+3.2%
2015–2020: +5.5% total (+1.07%/yr).2020–2024: +3.2% total (+0.80%/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
23rdof 30
Among the lower half of Motiong by population.
Share of Motiong
1.0%
of the municipality's total 15,887 residents.
Rank in Samar
893rdof 951
Province-wide percentile: 6.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Linonoban
Where is Barangay Linonoban located?▾
Barangay Linonoban is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Linonoban hall?▾
Barangay Linonoban 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 Linonoban?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Linonoban is Edwin Dacutanan Bazas SR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Linonoban?▾
You can contact Barangay Linonoban via phone at 09634757692.
What municipality is Barangay Linonoban part of?▾
Barangay Linonoban is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Motiong, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Linonoban urban or rural?▾
Barangay Linonoban 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 Linonoban.
Has the population of Barangay Linonoban been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Linonoban went from 154 residents to 159 — a change of +3.2% 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 Linonoban in?▾
Barangay Linonoban 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 Linonoban. You can browse the full list on our Motiong page.
How many residents does Barangay Linonoban have?▾
Barangay Linonoban had a population of 159 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Linonoban?▾
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 Linonoban, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Linonoban 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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