Balangkayan is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, made up of 15 barangays with a 2020 census population of 10,014. It is registered under PSGC code 0802603000 and uses ZIP code 6801. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Balangkayan.
About Balangkayan
Balangkayan is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 15 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 10,014 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0802603000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6801.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Balangkayan.
Location and Geography
Balangkayan is located in Eastern Samar within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 15 barangays.
Balangkayan sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Eastern Samar, including Arteche, Balangiga, Borongan City, Can-avid.
Festivals and Events in Balangkayan
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Barangays in Balangkayan
Balangkayan is divided into 15 barangays under PSGC code 0802603000.
Travel Tips for Balangkayan
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Balangkayan.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Balangkayan in the Philippine Administrative System
Balangkayan is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0802603000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Balangkayan is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 15 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Balangkayan is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Eastern Samar in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Balangkayan
What is Balangkayan known for?
Balangkayan is a municipality in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Balangkayan located?
Balangkayan is located in Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0802603000.
How many barangays does Balangkayan have?
Balangkayan has 15 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Balangkayan?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Balangkayan has a recorded population of 10,014.
What is the ZIP code of Balangkayan?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Balangkayan is 6801.
What cities or municipalities are near Balangkayan?
Nearby localities in Eastern Samar include Arteche, Balangiga, Borongan City, Can-avid.
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Administrative and geographic data for Balangkayan follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →