Situated in the municipality of Parang, Sulu, Barangay Silangkan is one of the administrative divisions of BARMM. It had a population of 2,074 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Parang. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Silangkan · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Silangkan
Barangay Silangkan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Parang, located in the province of Sulu, in the BARMM region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Silangkan had a population of 2,074. This made it the 13th largest of 40 barangays in Parang by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Silangkan accounted for approximately 2.50% of the total population of Parang, which stood at 83,092 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Barangay Silangkan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Parang is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Silangkan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Sulu, which contains 410 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Silangkan ranks 168th by 2024 POPCEN population.
Barangay Silangkan 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Silangkan is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
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 Silangkan
Where is Barangay Silangkan located?▾
Barangay Silangkan is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, Sulu, BARMM, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Silangkan hall?▾
Barangay Silangkan is located in Parang, Sulu, BARMM, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Silangkan?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Silangkan is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Silangkan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Silangkan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Parang LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Silangkan part of?▾
Barangay Silangkan is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Parang, Sulu, Philippines.
Is Barangay Silangkan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Silangkan 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 region of the Philippines is Barangay Silangkan in?▾
Barangay Silangkan is part of the BARMM administrative region of the Philippines. Within BARMM, the barangay falls under the province of Sulu, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Parang.
How many barangays are in Parang?▾
Parang has 40 barangays, including Barangay Silangkan. You can browse the full list on our Parang page.
How many residents does Barangay Silangkan have?▾
Barangay Silangkan had a population of 2,074 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Silangkan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Parang is 7408. 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 Silangkan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Silangkan was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-29.
