Located in Villareal, Samar, Barangay Lam-awan is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Villareal. It had a population of 551 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Fidencio Gerente Payumo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lam-awan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Lam-awan
Situated in Villareal, Samar, Barangay Lam-awan is one of 38 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lam-awan had a population of 551. This made it the 22nd largest of 38 barangays in Villareal by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lam-awan accounted for approximately 1.97% of the total population of Villareal, which stood at 27,909 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 Lam-awan changed from 540 to 551, a shift of +2.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Villareal. Barangay Lam-awan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Villareal is a municipality comprising 38 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lam-awan, 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 Lam-awan ranks 501st 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Lam-awan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Villareal 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 Lam-awan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
608
—
—
2020 CPH
540
-68
-11.2%
2024 POPCEN
551
+11
+2.0%
2015–2020: -11.2% total (-2.34%/yr).2020–2024: +2.0% total (+0.51%/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 Villareal
22ndof 38
Among the lower half of Villareal by population.
Share of Villareal
2.0%
of the municipality's total 27,909 residents.
Rank in Samar
501stof 951
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Villareal (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 Lam-awan
Where is Barangay Lam-awan located?▾
Barangay Lam-awan is a barangay in the municipality of Villareal, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lam-awan hall?▾
Barangay Lam-awan is located in Villareal, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lam-awan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lam-awan is Fidencio Gerente Payumo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lam-awan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lam-awan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Villareal LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lam-awan part of?▾
Barangay Lam-awan is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Villareal, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lam-awan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lam-awan 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 Villareal?▾
Villareal 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 Lam-awan.
Has the population of Barangay Lam-awan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lam-awan went from 540 residents to 551 — a change of +2.0% 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 Lam-awan in?▾
Barangay Lam-awan 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 38 barangays administered by Villareal.
How many barangays are in Villareal?▾
Villareal has 38 barangays, including Barangay Lam-awan. You can browse the full list on our Villareal page.
How many residents does Barangay Lam-awan have?▾
Barangay Lam-awan had a population of 551 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lam-awan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Villareal is 6717. 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 Lam-awan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lam-awan 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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