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Punong Barangay
Noli Dacuno Jabiñar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mararangsi · Data updated 2026-06-29
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+40.4% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Mararangsi from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
198
—
—
2020 CPH
238
+40
+20.2%
2024 POPCEN
278
+40
+16.8%
2015–2020: +20.2% total (+3.75%/yr).2020–2024: +16.8% total (+3.96%/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
16thof 30
Among the upper half of Motiong by population.
Share of Motiong
1.7%
of the municipality's total 15,887 residents.
Rank in Samar
760thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 20.
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.
About Barangay Mararangsi
Barangay Mararangsi 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 Mararangsi had a population of 278. This made it the 16th largest of 30 barangays in Motiong by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mararangsi accounted for approximately 1.75% 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 Mararangsi moved from 238 residents to 278, an intercensal change of +16.8%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Mararangsi 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 of 30 barangays, of which Barangay Mararangsi is one. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mararangsi ranks 760th 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Mararangsi
Where is Barangay Mararangsi located?▾
Barangay Mararangsi is a barangay in the municipality of Motiong, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mararangsi hall?▾
Barangay Mararangsi 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 Mararangsi?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Mararangsi is Noli Dacuno Jabiñar (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Mararangsi?▾
You can contact Barangay Mararangsi via phone at 09815521824.
What municipality is Barangay Mararangsi part of?▾
Barangay Mararangsi is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Motiong, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mararangsi urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mararangsi 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 Mararangsi.
Has the population of Barangay Mararangsi been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mararangsi went from 238 residents to 278 — a change of +16.8% 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 Mararangsi in?▾
Barangay Mararangsi 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 Mararangsi. You can browse the full list on our Motiong page.
How many residents does Barangay Mararangsi have?▾
Barangay Mararangsi had a population of 278 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mararangsi?▾
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 Mararangsi, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mararangsi was last updated on 2026-06-29. 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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