Purok vs. Barangay — What's the Difference?

A purok (English: district or zone) is a division within a barangay in the Philippines. While not officially considered a local government unit (LGU), a purok often serves as a unit for delivering services and administration within a barangay.A purok is typically composed of twenty to fifty or more households, depending on the particular geographical location and cluster of houses.

(Philippines) The smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality.

A district in the Philippines, smaller than a barangay

(Philippines) type of boat