Situated in the municipality of Santo Niño, Samar, Barangay Balatguti is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 581 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Edilberto Dagohoy Anada(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balatguti · Data updated 2026-07-01
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
-18.5% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Balatguti from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
713
—
—
2020 CPH
566
-147
-20.6%
2024 POPCEN
581
+15
+2.7%
2015–2020: -20.6% total (-4.51%/yr).2020–2024: +2.7% total (+0.66%/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 Santo Niño
11thof 13
Among the smaller barangays of Santo Niño by population.
Share of Santo Niño
4.4%
of the municipality's total 13,088 residents.
Rank in Samar
478thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 50.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santo Niño (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 Balatguti
Barangay Balatguti is a small barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, 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 Balatguti had a population of 581. This made it the 11th largest of 13 barangays in Santo Niño by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balatguti accounted for approximately 4.44% of the total population of Santo Niño, which stood at 13,088 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 566 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 581 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Balatguti is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santo Niño is a municipality of 13 barangays, of which Barangay Balatguti is one. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balatguti ranks 478th 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 Santo Niño 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 Balatguti
Where is Barangay Balatguti located?▾
Barangay Balatguti is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balatguti hall?▾
Barangay Balatguti is located in Santo Niño, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balatguti?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Balatguti is Edilberto Dagohoy Anada (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Balatguti?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balatguti is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santo Niño LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balatguti part of?▾
Barangay Balatguti is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Santo Niño, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balatguti urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balatguti 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 Santo Niño?▾
Santo Niño 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 Balatguti.
Has the population of Barangay Balatguti been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balatguti went from 566 residents to 581 — a change of +2.7% 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 Balatguti in?▾
Barangay Balatguti 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 13 barangays administered by Santo Niño.
How many barangays are in Santo Niño?▾
Santo Niño has 13 barangays, including Barangay Balatguti. You can browse the full list on our Santo Niño page.
How many residents does Barangay Balatguti have?▾
Barangay Balatguti had a population of 581 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balatguti?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santo Niño is 6711. 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 Balatguti, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balatguti was last updated on 2026-07-01. 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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