Barangay Pagsanjan is a local government unit in Paranas, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 237 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Population history of Barangay Pagsanjan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
229
—
—
2020 CPH
261
+32
+14.0%
2024 POPCEN
237
-24
-9.2%
2015–2020: +14.0% total (+2.65%/yr).2020–2024: -9.2% total (-2.38%/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
41stof 44
Among the smaller barangays of Paranas by population.
Share of Paranas
0.67%
of the municipality's total 35,281 residents.
Rank in Samar
812thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 15.
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 Pagsanjan
Situated in Paranas, Samar, Barangay Pagsanjan is one of 44 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pagsanjan had a population of 237. This made it the 41st largest of 44 barangays in Paranas by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pagsanjan accounted for approximately 0.67% of the total population of Paranas, which stood at 35,281 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 261 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 237 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -9.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Pagsanjan 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 Pagsanjan is one. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Pagsanjan ranks 812th 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 Pagsanjan
Where is Barangay Pagsanjan located?▾
Barangay Pagsanjan is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pagsanjan hall?▾
Barangay Pagsanjan 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 Pagsanjan?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Pagsanjan is Lucila G Mabanan B (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Pagsanjan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pagsanjan 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 Pagsanjan part of?▾
Barangay Pagsanjan is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Paranas, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pagsanjan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pagsanjan 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 Pagsanjan.
Has the population of Barangay Pagsanjan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pagsanjan went from 261 residents to 237 — a change of -9.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pagsanjan in?▾
Barangay Pagsanjan 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 Pagsanjan. You can browse the full list on our Paranas page.
How many residents does Barangay Pagsanjan have?▾
Barangay Pagsanjan had a population of 237 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 Pagsanjan 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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