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Punong Barangay
Narciso Buenafe Pinanggay SR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Japunan · Data updated 2026-06-29
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+15.7% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Japunan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
859
—
—
2020 CPH
944
+85
+9.9%
2024 POPCEN
994
+50
+5.3%
2015–2020: +9.9% total (+1.91%/yr).2020–2024: +5.3% total (+1.30%/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 San Policarpo
6thof 17
Among the upper half of San Policarpo by population.
Share of San Policarpo
6.4%
of the municipality's total 15,597 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
155thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Policarpo (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.
About Barangay Japunan
Barangay Japunan is a small barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, located in the province of Eastern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Japunan had a population of 994. This made it the 6th largest of 17 barangays in San Policarpo by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Japunan accounted for approximately 6.37% of the total population of San Policarpo, which stood at 15,597 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 Japunan changed from 944 to 994, a shift of +5.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in San Policarpo. Barangay Japunan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Policarpo is a municipality of 17 barangays, of which Barangay Japunan is one. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Japunan ranks 155th 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.
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 San Policarpo 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Japunan
Where is Barangay Japunan located?▾
Barangay Japunan is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Japunan hall?▾
Barangay Japunan is located in San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Japunan?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Japunan is Narciso Buenafe Pinanggay SR (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Japunan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Japunan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Policarpo LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Japunan part of?▾
Barangay Japunan is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Japunan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Japunan 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 San Policarpo?▾
San Policarpo 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 Japunan.
Has the population of Barangay Japunan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Japunan went from 944 residents to 994 — a change of +5.3% 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 Japunan in?▾
Barangay Japunan 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 17 barangays administered by San Policarpo.
How many barangays are in San Policarpo?▾
San Policarpo has 17 barangays, including Barangay Japunan. You can browse the full list on our San Policarpo page.
How many residents does Barangay Japunan have?▾
Barangay Japunan had a population of 994 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Japunan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Policarpo is 6821. 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 Japunan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Japunan was last updated on 2026-06-29. 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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