Barangay Minarog is a local government unit in Paranas, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 588 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Population history of Barangay Minarog from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
570
—
—
2020 CPH
481
-89
-15.6%
2024 POPCEN
588
+107
+22.2%
2015–2020: -15.6% total (-3.34%/yr).2020–2024: +22.2% total (+5.15%/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 Paranas
25thof 44
Among the lower half of Paranas by population.
Share of Paranas
1.7%
of the municipality's total 35,281 residents.
Rank in Samar
476thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 50.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Paranas (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.
About Barangay Minarog
Barangay Minarog is a small barangay in the municipality of Paranas, located in the province of Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Minarog had a population of 588. This made it the 25th largest of 44 barangays in Paranas by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Minarog accounted for approximately 1.67% of the total population of Paranas, which stood at 35,281 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Minarog moved from 481 residents to 588, an intercensal change of +22.2%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Minarog is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Paranas is a municipality of 44 barangays, of which Barangay Minarog is one. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Minarog ranks 476th 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 Paranas 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 Minarog
Where is Barangay Minarog located?▾
Barangay Minarog is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Minarog hall?▾
Barangay Minarog is located in Paranas, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Minarog?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Minarog is Bernardo C. Pabua (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Minarog?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Minarog is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Paranas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Minarog part of?▾
Barangay Minarog is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Paranas, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Minarog urban or rural?▾
Barangay Minarog 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 Paranas?▾
Paranas 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 Minarog.
Has the population of Barangay Minarog been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Minarog went from 481 residents to 588 — a change of +22.2% 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 Minarog in?▾
Barangay Minarog 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 44 barangays administered by Paranas.
How many barangays are in Paranas?▾
Paranas has 44 barangays, including Barangay Minarog. You can browse the full list on our Paranas page.
How many residents does Barangay Minarog have?▾
Barangay Minarog had a population of 588 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Minarog 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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