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Punong Barangay
Jesus Cebreiros Adina(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Nato · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Nato
Barangay Nato forms part of Taft, a municipality in Eastern Samar, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Nato had a population of 1,586. This made it the 2nd largest of 24 barangays in Taft by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Nato accounted for approximately 8.48% of the total population of Taft, which stood at 18,692 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,571 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,586 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.0%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Nato is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Taft is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Nato, 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 Nato ranks 62nd 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.
Barangay Nato 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 Taft 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 Nato from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,588
—
—
2020 CPH
1,571
-17
-1.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,586
+15
+1.0%
2015–2020: -1.1% total (-0.22%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.24%/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 Taft
2ndof 24
Among the top 10% of Taft by population.
Share of Taft
8.5%
of the municipality's total 18,692 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
62ndof 597
Province-wide percentile: 90.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Taft (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 Nato
Where is Barangay Nato located?▾
Barangay Nato is a barangay in the municipality of Taft, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Nato hall?▾
Barangay Nato is located in Taft, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Nato?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Nato is Jesus Cebreiros Adina (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Nato?▾
You can contact Barangay Nato via phone at 09105277681.
What municipality is Barangay Nato part of?▾
Barangay Nato is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Taft, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Nato urban or rural?▾
Barangay Nato 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 Taft?▾
Taft 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 Nato.
Has the population of Barangay Nato been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Nato went from 1,571 residents to 1,586 — a change of +1.0% 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 Nato in?▾
Barangay Nato 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 24 barangays administered by Taft.
How many barangays are in Taft?▾
Taft has 24 barangays, including Barangay Nato. You can browse the full list on our Taft page.
How many residents does Barangay Nato have?▾
Barangay Nato had a population of 1,586 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Nato?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Taft is 6816. 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 Nato, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Nato was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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