Barangay Sila is a local government unit in San Vicente, Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 480 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 San Vicente. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Galicano Millagracia Mahusay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sila · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Sila
Situated in San Vicente, Northern Samar, Barangay Sila is one of 7 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sila had a population of 480. This made it the 7th largest of 7 barangays in San Vicente by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Sila accounted for approximately 6.57% of the total population of San Vicente, which stood at 7,308 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 449 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 480 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +6.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Sila is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Vicente is a municipality comprising 7 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Sila, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Sila ranks 432nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern 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 Sila 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 San Vicente 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 Sila from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
465
—
—
2020 CPH
449
-16
-3.4%
2024 POPCEN
480
+31
+6.9%
2015–2020: -3.4% total (-0.70%/yr).2020–2024: +6.9% total (+1.68%/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 Vicente
7thof 7
Among the smaller barangays of San Vicente by population.
Share of San Vicente
6.6%
of the municipality's total 7,308 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
432ndof 569
Province-wide percentile: 24.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Vicente (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 Sila
Where is Barangay Sila located?▾
Barangay Sila is a barangay in the municipality of San Vicente, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sila hall?▾
Barangay Sila is located in San Vicente, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Sila?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sila is Galicano Millagracia Mahusay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sila?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Sila is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Vicente LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Sila part of?▾
Barangay Sila is one of 7 barangays in the municipality of San Vicente, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sila urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sila 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 Vicente?▾
San Vicente 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 Sila.
Has the population of Barangay Sila been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sila went from 449 residents to 480 — a change of +6.9% 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 Sila in?▾
Barangay Sila is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 7 barangays administered by San Vicente.
How many barangays are in San Vicente?▾
San Vicente has 7 barangays, including Barangay Sila. You can browse the full list on our San Vicente page.
How many residents does Barangay Sila have?▾
Barangay Sila had a population of 480 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sila?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Vicente is 6419. 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 Sila, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sila was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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