Situated in the municipality of Sulat, Eastern Samar, Barangay Kandalakit is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 154 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Francisco Deabanico Villareal Jr.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Kandalakit · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Kandalakit
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Kandalakit is one of the administrative divisions of Sulat in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Kandalakit had a population of 154. This made it the 18th largest of 18 barangays in Sulat by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Kandalakit accounted for approximately 0.98% of the total population of Sulat, which stood at 15,776 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 Kandalakit changed from 128 to 154, a shift of +20.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Sulat. Barangay Kandalakit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sulat is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Kandalakit, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Kandalakit ranks 568th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Sulat 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 Kandalakit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
115
—
—
2020 CPH
128
+13
+11.3%
2024 POPCEN
154
+26
+20.3%
2015–2020: +11.3% total (+2.17%/yr).2020–2024: +20.3% total (+4.73%/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 Sulat
18thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Sulat by population.
Share of Sulat
0.98%
of the municipality's total 15,776 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
568thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sulat (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 Kandalakit
Where is Barangay Kandalakit located?▾
Barangay Kandalakit is a barangay in the municipality of Sulat, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Kandalakit hall?▾
Barangay Kandalakit is located in Sulat, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Kandalakit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Kandalakit is Francisco Deabanico Villareal Jr. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Kandalakit?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Kandalakit is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Sulat LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Kandalakit part of?▾
Barangay Kandalakit is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Sulat, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Kandalakit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Kandalakit 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 Sulat?▾
Sulat 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 Kandalakit.
Has the population of Barangay Kandalakit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Kandalakit went from 128 residents to 154 — a change of +20.3% 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 Kandalakit in?▾
Barangay Kandalakit is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Sulat.
How many barangays are in Sulat?▾
Sulat has 18 barangays, including Barangay Kandalakit. You can browse the full list on our Sulat page.
How many residents does Barangay Kandalakit have?▾
Barangay Kandalakit had a population of 154 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Kandalakit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sulat is 6815. 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 Kandalakit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Kandalakit 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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