Located in Palapag, Northern Samar, Barangay Simora is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Palapag. It had a population of 694 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Helen Calumpiano Lim(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Simora · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Simora
Situated in Palapag, Northern Samar, Barangay Simora is one of 32 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Simora had a population of 694. This made it the 21st largest of 32 barangays in Palapag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Simora accounted for approximately 1.99% of the total population of Palapag, which stood at 34,954 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Simora moved from 694 residents to 694, an intercensal change of 0.0%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Simora is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Palapag is a municipality comprising 32 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Simora, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Simora ranks 331st by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Simora 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 Palapag 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 Simora from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
678
—
—
2020 CPH
694
+16
+2.4%
2024 POPCEN
694
0
0.0%
2015–2020: +2.4% total (+0.47%/yr).2020–2024: 0.0% total (0.00%/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 Palapag
21stof 32
Among the lower half of Palapag by population.
Share of Palapag
2.0%
of the municipality's total 34,954 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
331stof 569
Province-wide percentile: 42.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Palapag (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 Simora
Where is Barangay Simora located?▾
Barangay Simora is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Simora hall?▾
Barangay Simora is located in Palapag, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Simora?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Simora is Helen Calumpiano Lim (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Simora?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Simora is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Palapag LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Simora part of?▾
Barangay Simora is one of 32 barangays in the municipality of Palapag, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Simora urban or rural?▾
Barangay Simora 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 Palapag?▾
Palapag 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 Simora.
Has the population of Barangay Simora been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Simora went from 694 residents to 694 — a change of 0.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Simora in?▾
Barangay Simora is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 32 barangays administered by Palapag.
How many barangays are in Palapag?▾
Palapag has 32 barangays, including Barangay Simora. You can browse the full list on our Palapag page.
How many residents does Barangay Simora have?▾
Barangay Simora had a population of 694 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Simora?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Palapag is 6421. 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 Simora, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Simora 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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