Barangay Awang is a barangay in Tarangnan, Samar, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tarangnan. It had a population of 140 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Michael Mabignay Babon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Awang · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Awang
Barangay Awang forms part of Tarangnan, a municipality in Samar, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Awang had a population of 140. This made it the 40th largest of 41 barangays in Tarangnan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Awang accounted for approximately 0.54% of the total population of Tarangnan, which stood at 26,013 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Awang moved from 158 residents to 140, an intercensal change of -11.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Awang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tarangnan is a municipality comprising 41 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Awang, 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 Awang ranks 909th 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.
Barangay Awang 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 Tarangnan 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 Awang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
151
—
—
2020 CPH
158
+7
+4.6%
2024 POPCEN
140
-18
-11.4%
2015–2020: +4.6% total (+0.91%/yr).2020–2024: -11.4% total (-2.98%/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 Tarangnan
40thof 41
Among the smaller barangays of Tarangnan by population.
Share of Tarangnan
0.54%
of the municipality's total 26,013 residents.
Rank in Samar
909thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tarangnan (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 Awang
Where is Barangay Awang located?▾
Barangay Awang is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Awang hall?▾
Barangay Awang is located in Tarangnan, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Awang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Awang is Michael Mabignay Babon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Awang?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Awang is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tarangnan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Awang part of?▾
Barangay Awang is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Tarangnan, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Awang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Awang 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 Tarangnan?▾
Tarangnan 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 Awang.
Has the population of Barangay Awang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Awang went from 158 residents to 140 — a change of -11.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Awang in?▾
Barangay Awang 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 41 barangays administered by Tarangnan.
How many barangays are in Tarangnan?▾
Tarangnan has 41 barangays, including Barangay Awang. You can browse the full list on our Tarangnan page.
How many residents does Barangay Awang have?▾
Barangay Awang had a population of 140 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Awang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tarangnan is 6704. 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 Awang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Awang 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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