Barangay Caculangan is a local government unit in Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 275 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 Quinapondan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Arlene Asadon Cabanatan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Caculangan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Caculangan
Barangay Caculangan forms part of Quinapondan, a municipality in Eastern Samar, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caculangan had a population of 275. This made it the 21st largest of 25 barangays in Quinapondan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Caculangan accounted for approximately 1.88% of the total population of Quinapondan, which stood at 14,624 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 Caculangan changed from 244 to 275, a shift of +12.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Quinapondan. Barangay Caculangan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Quinapondan is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Caculangan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Caculangan ranks 502nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Caculangan 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 Quinapondan 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 Caculangan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
186
—
—
2020 CPH
244
+58
+31.2%
2024 POPCEN
275
+31
+12.7%
2015–2020: +31.2% total (+5.58%/yr).2020–2024: +12.7% total (+3.04%/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 Quinapondan
21stof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Quinapondan by population.
Share of Quinapondan
1.9%
of the municipality's total 14,624 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
502ndof 597
Province-wide percentile: 16.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Quinapondan (municipality) class
5th
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 Caculangan
Where is Barangay Caculangan located?▾
Barangay Caculangan is a barangay in the municipality of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Caculangan hall?▾
Barangay Caculangan is located in Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Caculangan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Caculangan is Arlene Asadon Cabanatan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Caculangan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Caculangan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Quinapondan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Caculangan part of?▾
Barangay Caculangan is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Caculangan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Caculangan 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 Quinapondan?▾
Quinapondan is classified as a 5th 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 Caculangan.
Has the population of Barangay Caculangan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Caculangan went from 244 residents to 275 — a change of +12.7% 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 Caculangan in?▾
Barangay Caculangan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Quinapondan.
How many barangays are in Quinapondan?▾
Quinapondan has 25 barangays, including Barangay Caculangan. You can browse the full list on our Quinapondan page.
How many residents does Barangay Caculangan have?▾
Barangay Caculangan had a population of 275 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Caculangan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Quinapondan is 6810. 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 Caculangan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Caculangan was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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