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Purok vs. Barangay — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Purok and Barangay

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Purok

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.

Barangay

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

Purok

A district in the Philippines, smaller than a barangay

Barangay

(Philippines) type of boat

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