Situated in the municipality of Tarangnan, Samar, Barangay Bahay is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 674 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Cristina Orlanda Piczon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bahay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bahay
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bahay is one of the administrative divisions of Tarangnan in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bahay had a population of 674. This made it the 17th largest of 41 barangays in Tarangnan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bahay accounted for approximately 2.59% 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 Bahay moved from 667 residents to 674, an intercensal change of +1.0%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Bahay 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 Bahay, 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 Bahay ranks 402nd 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 Bahay 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 Bahay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
639
—
—
2020 CPH
667
+28
+4.4%
2024 POPCEN
674
+7
+1.0%
2015–2020: +4.4% total (+0.86%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.26%/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
17thof 41
Among the upper half of Tarangnan by population.
Share of Tarangnan
2.6%
of the municipality's total 26,013 residents.
Rank in Samar
402ndof 951
Province-wide percentile: 58.
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 Bahay
Where is Barangay Bahay located?▾
Barangay Bahay is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bahay hall?▾
Barangay Bahay 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 Bahay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bahay is Cristina Orlanda Piczon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bahay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bahay 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 Bahay part of?▾
Barangay Bahay is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Tarangnan, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bahay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bahay 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 Bahay.
Has the population of Barangay Bahay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bahay went from 667 residents to 674 — a change of +1.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bahay in?▾
Barangay Bahay 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 Bahay. You can browse the full list on our Tarangnan page.
How many residents does Barangay Bahay have?▾
Barangay Bahay had a population of 674 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bahay?▾
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 Bahay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bahay 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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