Located in Tagapul-An, Samar, Barangay Mataluto is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Tagapul-An. It had a population of 632 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Sherwin Lomuntad Palonpon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mataluto · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mataluto
Barangay Mataluto forms part of Tagapul-An, 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 Mataluto had a population of 632. This made it the 7th largest of 14 barangays in Tagapul-An by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mataluto accounted for approximately 6.92% of the total population of Tagapul-An, which stood at 9,139 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 646 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 632 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -2.2%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Mataluto is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tagapul-An is a municipality comprising 14 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mataluto, 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 Mataluto ranks 442nd 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.
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 Tagapul-An 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 Mataluto from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
617
—
—
2020 CPH
646
+29
+4.7%
2024 POPCEN
632
-14
-2.2%
2015–2020: +4.7% total (+0.92%/yr).2020–2024: -2.2% total (-0.55%/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 Tagapul-An
7thof 14
Among the upper half of Tagapul-An by population.
Share of Tagapul-An
6.9%
of the municipality's total 9,139 residents.
Rank in Samar
442ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 54.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tagapul-An (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Mataluto
Where is Barangay Mataluto located?▾
Barangay Mataluto is a barangay in the municipality of Tagapul-An, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mataluto hall?▾
Barangay Mataluto is located in Tagapul-An, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mataluto?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mataluto is Sherwin Lomuntad Palonpon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mataluto?▾
You can contact Barangay Mataluto via phone at 09276880813.
What municipality is Barangay Mataluto part of?▾
Barangay Mataluto is one of 14 barangays in the municipality of Tagapul-An, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mataluto urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mataluto 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 Tagapul-An?▾
Tagapul-An 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 Mataluto.
Has the population of Barangay Mataluto been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mataluto went from 646 residents to 632 — a change of -2.2% 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 Mataluto in?▾
Barangay Mataluto 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 14 barangays administered by Tagapul-An.
How many barangays are in Tagapul-An?▾
Tagapul-An has 14 barangays, including Barangay Mataluto. You can browse the full list on our Tagapul-An page.
How many residents does Barangay Mataluto have?▾
Barangay Mataluto had a population of 632 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mataluto?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tagapul-An is 6712. 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 Mataluto, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mataluto 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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