Situated in the municipality of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Barangay Cantenio is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 140 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Vilma Verzosa Baldicañas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cantenio · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Cantenio
Barangay Cantenio 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 Cantenio had a population of 140. This made it the 23rd largest of 25 barangays in Quinapondan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cantenio accounted for approximately 0.96% 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 Cantenio changed from 112 to 140, a shift of +25.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Quinapondan. Barangay Cantenio 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 Cantenio, 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 Cantenio ranks 570th 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 Cantenio 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 Cantenio from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
112
—
—
2020 CPH
112
0
0.0%
2024 POPCEN
140
+28
+25.0%
2015–2020: 0.0% total (0.00%/yr).2020–2024: +25.0% total (+5.74%/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
23rdof 25
Among the smaller barangays of Quinapondan by population.
Share of Quinapondan
0.96%
of the municipality's total 14,624 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
570thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 5.
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 Cantenio
Where is Barangay Cantenio located?▾
Barangay Cantenio is a barangay in the municipality of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cantenio hall?▾
Barangay Cantenio 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 Cantenio?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cantenio is Vilma Verzosa Baldicañas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cantenio?▾
You can contact Barangay Cantenio via phone at 09454394575.
What municipality is Barangay Cantenio part of?▾
Barangay Cantenio is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cantenio urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cantenio 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 Cantenio.
Has the population of Barangay Cantenio been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cantenio went from 112 residents to 140 — a change of +25.0% 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 Cantenio in?▾
Barangay Cantenio 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 Cantenio. You can browse the full list on our Quinapondan page.
How many residents does Barangay Cantenio have?▾
Barangay Cantenio had a population of 140 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cantenio?▾
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 Cantenio, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cantenio 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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