Situated in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Barangay Tobgon is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 123 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Dencio Atencio Dela Cruz(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tobgon · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Tobgon
Barangay Tobgon is a very small barangay in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, located in the province of Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tobgon had a population of 123. This made it the 26th largest of 26 barangays in Silvino Lobos by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tobgon accounted for approximately 0.79% of the total population of Silvino Lobos, which stood at 15,512 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 Tobgon changed from 125 to 123, a shift of -1.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with broadly stable populations in Silvino Lobos. Barangay Tobgon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Silvino Lobos is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tobgon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tobgon ranks 568th by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Tobgon 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 Silvino Lobos 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 Tobgon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
121
—
—
2020 CPH
125
+4
+3.3%
2024 POPCEN
123
-2
-1.6%
2015–2020: +3.3% total (+0.65%/yr).2020–2024: -1.6% total (-0.40%/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 Silvino Lobos
26thof 26
Among the smaller barangays of Silvino Lobos by population.
Share of Silvino Lobos
0.79%
of the municipality's total 15,512 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
568thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 0.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Silvino Lobos (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 Tobgon
Where is Barangay Tobgon located?▾
Barangay Tobgon is a barangay in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tobgon hall?▾
Barangay Tobgon is located in Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tobgon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tobgon is Dencio Atencio Dela Cruz (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tobgon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tobgon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Silvino Lobos LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tobgon part of?▾
Barangay Tobgon is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tobgon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tobgon 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 Silvino Lobos?▾
Silvino Lobos 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 Tobgon.
Has the population of Barangay Tobgon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tobgon went from 125 residents to 123 — a change of -1.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Tobgon in?▾
Barangay Tobgon is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Silvino Lobos.
How many barangays are in Silvino Lobos?▾
Silvino Lobos has 26 barangays, including Barangay Tobgon. You can browse the full list on our Silvino Lobos page.
How many residents does Barangay Tobgon have?▾
Barangay Tobgon had a population of 123 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tobgon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Silvino Lobos is 6414. 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 Tobgon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tobgon was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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