Situated in the municipality of Oas, Albay, Barangay Saban is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 1,853 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Oas. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Raul Rubis Raule(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Saban · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Saban
Barangay Saban forms part of Oas, a municipality in Albay, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Saban had a population of 1,853. This made it the 7th largest of 53 barangays in Oas by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Saban accounted for approximately 2.86% of the total population of Oas, which stood at 64,890 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 Saban changed from 1,934 to 1,853, a shift of -4.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Oas. Barangay Saban is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Oas is a municipality comprising 53 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Saban, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Saban ranks 254th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Saban is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Oas 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 Saban from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,908
—
—
2020 CPH
1,934
+26
+1.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,853
-81
-4.2%
2015–2020: +1.4% total (+0.27%/yr).2020–2024: -4.2% total (-1.06%/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 Oas
7thof 53
Among the top quartile of Oas by population.
Share of Oas
2.9%
of the municipality's total 64,890 residents.
Rank in Albay
254thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 65.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Oas (municipality) class
1st
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 Saban
Where is Barangay Saban located?▾
Barangay Saban is a barangay in the municipality of Oas, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Saban hall?▾
Barangay Saban is located in Oas, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Saban?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Saban is Raul Rubis Raule (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Saban?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Saban is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Oas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Saban part of?▾
Barangay Saban is one of 53 barangays in the municipality of Oas, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Saban urban or rural?▾
Barangay Saban 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 Oas?▾
Oas is classified as a 1st 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 Saban.
Has the population of Barangay Saban been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Saban went from 1,934 residents to 1,853 — a change of -4.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Saban in?▾
Barangay Saban is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 53 barangays administered by Oas.
How many barangays are in Oas?▾
Oas has 53 barangays, including Barangay Saban. You can browse the full list on our Oas page.
How many residents does Barangay Saban have?▾
Barangay Saban had a population of 1,853 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Saban?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Oas is 4505. 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 Saban, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Saban 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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