Situated in the municipality of Viga, Catanduanes, Barangay Soboc is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 780 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Pedro Torcuator Tawat jr(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Soboc · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Soboc
Barangay Soboc is a small barangay in the municipality of Viga, located in the province of Catanduanes, in the Bicol Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Soboc had a population of 780. This made it the 11th largest of 31 barangays in Viga by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Soboc accounted for approximately 3.65% of the total population of Viga, which stood at 21,364 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Soboc moved from 834 residents to 780, an intercensal change of -6.5%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Soboc is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Viga is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Soboc, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Catanduanes, which contains 315 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Soboc ranks 127th by 2024 POPCEN population. Catanduanes is classified as a 3rd 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 Viga 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 Soboc from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
869
—
—
2020 CPH
834
-35
-4.0%
2024 POPCEN
780
-54
-6.5%
2015–2020: -4.0% total (-0.82%/yr).2020–2024: -6.5% total (-1.66%/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 Viga
11thof 31
Among the upper half of Viga by population.
Share of Viga
3.7%
of the municipality's total 21,364 residents.
Rank in Catanduanes
127thof 315
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Viga (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 Soboc
Where is Barangay Soboc located?▾
Barangay Soboc is a barangay in the municipality of Viga, Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Soboc hall?▾
Barangay Soboc is located in Viga, Catanduanes, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Soboc?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Soboc is Pedro Torcuator Tawat jr (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Soboc?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Soboc is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Viga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Soboc part of?▾
Barangay Soboc is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Viga, Catanduanes, Philippines.
Is Barangay Soboc urban or rural?▾
Barangay Soboc 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 Viga?▾
Viga 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 Soboc.
Has the population of Barangay Soboc been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Soboc went from 834 residents to 780 — a change of -6.5% 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 Soboc in?▾
Barangay Soboc is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Catanduanes, and is one of 31 barangays administered by Viga.
How many barangays are in Viga?▾
Viga has 31 barangays, including Barangay Soboc. You can browse the full list on our Viga page.
How many residents does Barangay Soboc have?▾
Barangay Soboc had a population of 780 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Soboc?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Viga is 4805. 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 Soboc, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Soboc 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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