Barangay Ilijan is a local government unit in Santo Niño, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 989 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
Jemelir Remegio Soronel(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ilijan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Ilijan
Barangay Ilijan forms part of Santo Niño, a municipality in Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ilijan had a population of 989. This made it the 6th largest of 13 barangays in Santo Niño by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ilijan accounted for approximately 7.56% 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 984 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 989 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.5%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Ilijan 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 comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ilijan, 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 Ilijan ranks 240th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Ilijan 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 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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Population history of Barangay Ilijan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,075
—
—
2020 CPH
984
-91
-8.5%
2024 POPCEN
989
+5
+0.5%
2015–2020: -8.5% total (-1.75%/yr).2020–2024: +0.5% total (+0.13%/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
6thof 13
Among the upper half of Santo Niño by population.
Share of Santo Niño
7.6%
of the municipality's total 13,088 residents.
Rank in Samar
240thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 75.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Ilijan in Santo Niño during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Ilijan
Where is Barangay Ilijan located?▾
Barangay Ilijan is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Niño, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ilijan hall?▾
Barangay Ilijan 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 Ilijan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ilijan is Jemelir Remegio Soronel (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ilijan?▾
You can contact Barangay Ilijan via phone at 09351104274.
What municipality is Barangay Ilijan part of?▾
Barangay Ilijan is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Santo Niño, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ilijan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ilijan 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 Ilijan.
Has the population of Barangay Ilijan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ilijan went from 984 residents to 989 — a change of +0.5% 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 Ilijan in?▾
Barangay Ilijan 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 Ilijan. You can browse the full list on our Santo Niño page.
How many residents does Barangay Ilijan have?▾
Barangay Ilijan had a population of 989 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ilijan?▾
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 Ilijan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ilijan 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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