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Punong Barangay
Revillo Valera Damasen(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Riang · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Riang
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Riang is one of the administrative divisions of Peñarrubia in Abra, CAR, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Riang had a population of 888. This made it the 3rd largest of 9 barangays in Peñarrubia by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Riang accounted for approximately 12.68% of the total population of Peñarrubia, which stood at 7,003 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 Riang changed from 793 to 888, a shift of +12.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Peñarrubia. Barangay Riang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Peñarrubia is a municipality comprising 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Riang, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Abra, which contains 303 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Riang ranks 96th by 2024 POPCEN population. Abra is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Riang 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 Peñarrubia 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 Riang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
753
—
—
2020 CPH
793
+40
+5.3%
2024 POPCEN
888
+95
+12.0%
2015–2020: +5.3% total (+1.04%/yr).2020–2024: +12.0% total (+2.87%/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 Peñarrubia
3rdof 9
Among the top quartile of Peñarrubia by population.
Share of Peñarrubia
12.7%
of the municipality's total 7,003 residents.
Rank in Abra
96thof 303
Province-wide percentile: 69.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Peñarrubia (municipality) class
6th
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 Riang
Where is Barangay Riang located?▾
Barangay Riang is a barangay in the municipality of Peñarrubia, Abra, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Riang hall?▾
Barangay Riang is located in Peñarrubia, Abra, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Riang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Riang is Revillo Valera Damasen (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Riang?▾
You can contact Barangay Riang via phone at 09563521342.
What municipality is Barangay Riang part of?▾
Barangay Riang is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Peñarrubia, Abra, Philippines.
Is Barangay Riang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Riang 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 Peñarrubia?▾
Peñarrubia is classified as a 6th 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 Riang.
Has the population of Barangay Riang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Riang went from 793 residents to 888 — a change of +12.0% 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 Riang in?▾
Barangay Riang is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Abra, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Peñarrubia.
How many barangays are in Peñarrubia?▾
Peñarrubia has 9 barangays, including Barangay Riang. You can browse the full list on our Peñarrubia page.
How many residents does Barangay Riang have?▾
Barangay Riang had a population of 888 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Riang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Peñarrubia is 2804. 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 Riang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Riang was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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