Situated in the municipality of Santa Margarita, Samar, Barangay Burabod is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 1,864 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ramon Correche Salomon JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Burabod · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Burabod
Situated in Santa Margarita, Samar, Barangay Burabod is one of 36 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Burabod had a population of 1,864. This made it the 6th largest of 36 barangays in Santa Margarita by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Burabod accounted for approximately 6.90% of the total population of Santa Margarita, which stood at 27,012 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Burabod moved from 1,860 residents to 1,864, an intercensal change of +0.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Burabod is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Margarita is a municipality comprising 36 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Burabod, 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 Burabod ranks 82nd 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Santa Margarita 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 Burabod from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,854
—
—
2020 CPH
1,860
+6
+0.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,864
+4
+0.2%
2015–2020: +0.3% total (+0.06%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.05%/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 Santa Margarita
6thof 36
Among the top quartile of Santa Margarita by population.
Share of Santa Margarita
6.9%
of the municipality's total 27,012 residents.
Rank in Samar
82ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 91.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Margarita (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 Burabod
Where is Barangay Burabod located?▾
Barangay Burabod is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Burabod hall?▾
Barangay Burabod is located in Santa Margarita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Burabod?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Burabod is Ramon Correche Salomon JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Burabod?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Burabod is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Margarita LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Burabod part of?▾
Barangay Burabod is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Santa Margarita, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Burabod urban or rural?▾
Barangay Burabod 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 Santa Margarita?▾
Santa Margarita 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 Burabod.
Has the population of Barangay Burabod been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Burabod went from 1,860 residents to 1,864 — a change of +0.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Burabod in?▾
Barangay Burabod 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 36 barangays administered by Santa Margarita.
How many barangays are in Santa Margarita?▾
Santa Margarita has 36 barangays, including Barangay Burabod. You can browse the full list on our Santa Margarita page.
How many residents does Barangay Burabod have?▾
Barangay Burabod had a population of 1,864 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Burabod?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Margarita is 6709. 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 Burabod, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Burabod 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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