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Punong Barangay
Leonora Delmonte Avila(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Factoria · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Factoria
Barangay Factoria is a small barangay in the municipality of Oras, located in the province of Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Factoria had a population of 562. This made it the 27th largest of 42 barangays in Oras by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Factoria accounted for approximately 1.56% of the total population of Oras, which stood at 35,997 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 Factoria changed from 547 to 562, a shift of +2.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Oras. Barangay Factoria is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Oras is a municipality comprising 42 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Factoria, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Factoria ranks 310th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd 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 Oras 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 Factoria from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
555
—
—
2020 CPH
547
-8
-1.4%
2024 POPCEN
562
+15
+2.7%
2015–2020: -1.4% total (-0.29%/yr).2020–2024: +2.7% total (+0.68%/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 Oras
27thof 42
Among the lower half of Oras by population.
Share of Oras
1.6%
of the municipality's total 35,997 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
310thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 48.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Oras (municipality) class
3rd
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 Factoria
Where is Barangay Factoria located?▾
Barangay Factoria is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Factoria hall?▾
Barangay Factoria is located in Oras, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Factoria?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Factoria is Leonora Delmonte Avila (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Factoria?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Factoria is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Oras LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Factoria part of?▾
Barangay Factoria is one of 42 barangays in the municipality of Oras, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Factoria urban or rural?▾
Barangay Factoria 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 Oras?▾
Oras is classified as a 3rd 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 Factoria.
Has the population of Barangay Factoria been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Factoria went from 547 residents to 562 — a change of +2.7% 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 Factoria in?▾
Barangay Factoria is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 42 barangays administered by Oras.
How many barangays are in Oras?▾
Oras has 42 barangays, including Barangay Factoria. You can browse the full list on our Oras page.
How many residents does Barangay Factoria have?▾
Barangay Factoria had a population of 562 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Factoria?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Oras is 6818. 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 Factoria, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Factoria was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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