Located in Pinabacdao, Samar, Barangay Magdawat is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Pinabacdao. It had a population of 512 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edgardo Cabuenos Paralija(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Magdawat · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Magdawat
Barangay Magdawat forms part of Pinabacdao, a municipality in Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magdawat had a population of 512. This made it the 16th largest of 24 barangays in Pinabacdao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magdawat accounted for approximately 2.75% of the total population of Pinabacdao, which stood at 18,639 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 490 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 512 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.5%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Magdawat is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pinabacdao is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magdawat, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Magdawat ranks 536th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Magdawat is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Pinabacdao 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 Magdawat from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
459
—
—
2020 CPH
490
+31
+6.8%
2024 POPCEN
512
+22
+4.5%
2015–2020: +6.8% total (+1.32%/yr).2020–2024: +4.5% total (+1.10%/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 Pinabacdao
16thof 24
Among the lower half of Pinabacdao by population.
Share of Pinabacdao
2.7%
of the municipality's total 18,639 residents.
Rank in Samar
536thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 44.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Pinabacdao (municipality) class
4th
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 Magdawat
Where is Barangay Magdawat located?▾
Barangay Magdawat is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Magdawat hall?▾
Barangay Magdawat is located in Pinabacdao, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Magdawat?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Magdawat is Edgardo Cabuenos Paralija (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Magdawat?▾
You can contact Barangay Magdawat via phone at 09654324035.
What municipality is Barangay Magdawat part of?▾
Barangay Magdawat is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Pinabacdao, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Magdawat urban or rural?▾
Barangay Magdawat 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 Pinabacdao?▾
Pinabacdao is classified as a 4th 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 Magdawat.
Has the population of Barangay Magdawat been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Magdawat went from 490 residents to 512 — a change of +4.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Magdawat in?▾
Barangay Magdawat 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 24 barangays administered by Pinabacdao.
How many barangays are in Pinabacdao?▾
Pinabacdao has 24 barangays, including Barangay Magdawat. You can browse the full list on our Pinabacdao page.
How many residents does Barangay Magdawat have?▾
Barangay Magdawat had a population of 512 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Magdawat?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pinabacdao is 6716. 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 Magdawat, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Magdawat 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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