Situated in the municipality of Santa Rita, Samar, Barangay Cabunga-an is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 518 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.
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Punong Barangay
Elias Calipayan Eraya(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cabunga-an · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cabunga-an
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Cabunga-an is one of the administrative divisions of Santa Rita in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cabunga-an had a population of 518. This made it the 32nd largest of 38 barangays in Santa Rita by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cabunga-an accounted for approximately 1.22% of the total population of Santa Rita, which stood at 42,397 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cabunga-an moved from 509 residents to 518, an intercensal change of +1.8%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Cabunga-an is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Rita is a municipality comprising 38 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cabunga-an, 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 Cabunga-an ranks 525th 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.
Barangay Cabunga-an is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Santa Rita 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 Cabunga-an from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
553
—
—
2020 CPH
509
-44
-8.0%
2024 POPCEN
518
+9
+1.8%
2015–2020: -8.0% total (-1.64%/yr).2020–2024: +1.8% total (+0.44%/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 Rita
32ndof 38
Among the smaller barangays of Santa Rita by population.
Share of Santa Rita
1.2%
of the municipality's total 42,397 residents.
Rank in Samar
525thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 45.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Rita (municipality) class
3rd*
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 Cabunga-an
Where is Barangay Cabunga-an located?▾
Barangay Cabunga-an is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cabunga-an hall?▾
Barangay Cabunga-an is located in Santa Rita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabunga-an?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cabunga-an is Elias Calipayan Eraya (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cabunga-an?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cabunga-an is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Rita LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cabunga-an part of?▾
Barangay Cabunga-an is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Santa Rita, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cabunga-an urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cabunga-an 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 Rita?▾
Santa Rita is classified as a 3rd* 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 Cabunga-an.
Has the population of Barangay Cabunga-an been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cabunga-an went from 509 residents to 518 — a change of +1.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cabunga-an in?▾
Barangay Cabunga-an 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 38 barangays administered by Santa Rita.
How many barangays are in Santa Rita?▾
Santa Rita has 38 barangays, including Barangay Cabunga-an. You can browse the full list on our Santa Rita page.
How many residents does Barangay Cabunga-an have?▾
Barangay Cabunga-an had a population of 518 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cabunga-an?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Rita is 6718. 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 Cabunga-an, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cabunga-an 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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