Barangay Placer is a local government unit in Talalora, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 845 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Melinda Cajefe Sagdullas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Placer · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Placer
Barangay Placer is a small barangay in the municipality of Talalora, located in the province of Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Placer had a population of 845. This made it the 4th largest of 11 barangays in Talalora by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Placer accounted for approximately 9.91% of the total population of Talalora, which stood at 8,530 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 Placer changed from 773 to 845, a shift of +9.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Talalora. Barangay Placer is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Talalora is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Placer, 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 Placer ranks 302nd 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 Talalora 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 Placer from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
715
—
—
2020 CPH
773
+58
+8.1%
2024 POPCEN
845
+72
+9.3%
2015–2020: +8.1% total (+1.57%/yr).2020–2024: +9.3% total (+2.25%/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 Talalora
4thof 11
Among the upper half of Talalora by population.
Share of Talalora
9.9%
of the municipality's total 8,530 residents.
Rank in Samar
302ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 68.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Talalora (municipality) class
6th
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 Placer
Where is Barangay Placer located?▾
Barangay Placer is a barangay in the municipality of Talalora, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Placer hall?▾
Barangay Placer is located in Talalora, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Placer?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Placer is Melinda Cajefe Sagdullas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Placer?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Placer is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Talalora LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Placer part of?▾
Barangay Placer is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Talalora, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Placer urban or rural?▾
Barangay Placer 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 Talalora?▾
Talalora is classified as a 6th 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 Placer.
Has the population of Barangay Placer been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Placer went from 773 residents to 845 — a change of +9.3% 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 Placer in?▾
Barangay Placer 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 11 barangays administered by Talalora.
How many barangays are in Talalora?▾
Talalora has 11 barangays, including Barangay Placer. You can browse the full list on our Talalora page.
How many residents does Barangay Placer have?▾
Barangay Placer had a population of 845 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Placer?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Talalora is 6719. 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 Placer, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Placer 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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