Barangay Sabang is a local government unit in Naval, Biliran, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 406 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Naval. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Climaco Arcena Trinidad(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sabang · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Sabang
Barangay Sabang is a very small barangay in the municipality of Naval, located in the province of Biliran, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sabang had a population of 406. This made it the 26th largest of 26 barangays in Naval by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sabang accounted for approximately 0.69% of the total population of Naval, which stood at 59,236 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 401 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 406 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.2%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Sabang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Naval is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sabang, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Biliran, which contains 132 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sabang ranks 116th by 2024 POPCEN population. Biliran is classified as a 4th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Sabang 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 Naval 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 Sabang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
423
—
—
2020 CPH
401
-22
-5.2%
2024 POPCEN
406
+5
+1.2%
2015–2020: -5.2% total (-1.06%/yr).2020–2024: +1.2% total (+0.31%/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 Naval
26thof 26
Among the smaller barangays of Naval by population.
Share of Naval
0.69%
of the municipality's total 59,236 residents.
Rank in Biliran
116thof 132
Province-wide percentile: 13.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Naval (municipality) class
2nd
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 Sabang
Where is Barangay Sabang located?▾
Barangay Sabang is a barangay in the municipality of Naval, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sabang hall?▾
Barangay Sabang is located in Naval, Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sabang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sabang is Climaco Arcena Trinidad (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sabang?▾
You can contact Barangay Sabang via phone at 0927-083-8730.
What municipality is Barangay Sabang part of?▾
Barangay Sabang is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Naval, Biliran, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sabang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sabang 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 Naval?▾
Naval is classified as a 2nd 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 Sabang.
Has the population of Barangay Sabang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sabang went from 401 residents to 406 — a change of +1.2% 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 Sabang in?▾
Barangay Sabang is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Biliran, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Naval.
How many barangays are in Naval?▾
Naval has 26 barangays, including Barangay Sabang. You can browse the full list on our Naval page.
How many residents does Barangay Sabang have?▾
Barangay Sabang had a population of 406 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sabang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Naval is 6543. 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 Sabang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sabang 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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