Barangay Matayonas is a local government unit in Santa Margarita, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 150 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Emilie C Diaz(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Matayonas · Data updated 2026-06-30
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
-1.3% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Matayonas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
152
—
—
2020 CPH
120
-32
-21.1%
2024 POPCEN
150
+30
+25.0%
2015–2020: -21.1% total (-4.62%/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 Santa Margarita
29thof 36
Among the smaller barangays of Santa Margarita by population.
Share of Santa Margarita
0.56%
of the municipality's total 27,012 residents.
Rank in Samar
898thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 6.
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.
About Barangay Matayonas
Barangay Matayonas is a very small barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, located in the province of Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Matayonas had a population of 150. This made it the 29th largest of 36 barangays in Santa Margarita by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Matayonas accounted for approximately 0.56% of the total population of Santa Margarita, which stood at 27,012 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 Matayonas changed from 120 to 150, a shift of +25.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Santa Margarita. Barangay Matayonas 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 of 36 barangays, of which Barangay Matayonas is one. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Matayonas ranks 898th 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Matayonas
Where is Barangay Matayonas located?▾
Barangay Matayonas is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Matayonas hall?▾
Barangay Matayonas 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 Matayonas?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Matayonas is Emilie C Diaz (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Matayonas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Matayonas 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 Matayonas part of?▾
Barangay Matayonas is one of 36 barangays in the municipality of Santa Margarita, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Matayonas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Matayonas 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 Matayonas.
Has the population of Barangay Matayonas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Matayonas went from 120 residents to 150 — 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 Matayonas in?▾
Barangay Matayonas 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 Matayonas. You can browse the full list on our Santa Margarita page.
How many residents does Barangay Matayonas have?▾
Barangay Matayonas had a population of 150 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Matayonas?▾
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 Matayonas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Matayonas was last updated on 2026-06-30. 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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