Barangay Bahay is a local government unit in Abuyog, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 458 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Abuyog. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Bienvenido Tesano Lozada JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bahay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Bahay
Barangay Bahay is a very small barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bahay had a population of 458. This made it the 52nd largest of 63 barangays in Abuyog by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Bahay accounted for approximately 0.74% of the total population of Abuyog, which stood at 61,854 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Bahay moved from 343 residents to 458, an intercensal change of +33.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Bahay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Abuyog is a municipality comprising 63 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bahay, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Leyte, which contains 1,641 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bahay ranks 1295th by 2024 POPCEN population. Leyte is classified as a 1st 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 Abuyog 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 Bahay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
366
—
—
2020 CPH
343
-23
-6.3%
2024 POPCEN
458
+115
+33.5%
2015–2020: -6.3% total (-1.29%/yr).2020–2024: +33.5% total (+7.50%/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 Abuyog
52ndof 63
Among the smaller barangays of Abuyog by population.
Share of Abuyog
0.74%
of the municipality's total 61,854 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1295thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 21.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Abuyog (municipality) class
1st*
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Bahay in Abuyog during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Bahay
Where is Barangay Bahay located?▾
Barangay Bahay is a barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bahay hall?▾
Barangay Bahay is located in Abuyog, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bahay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bahay is Bienvenido Tesano Lozada JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bahay?▾
You can contact Barangay Bahay via phone at 09534464759.
What municipality is Barangay Bahay part of?▾
Barangay Bahay is one of 63 barangays in the municipality of Abuyog, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bahay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bahay 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 Abuyog?▾
Abuyog is classified as a 1st* 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 Bahay.
Has the population of Barangay Bahay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bahay went from 343 residents to 458 — a change of +33.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Bahay in?▾
Barangay Bahay is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Leyte, and is one of 63 barangays administered by Abuyog.
How many barangays are in Abuyog?▾
Abuyog has 63 barangays, including Barangay Bahay. You can browse the full list on our Abuyog page.
How many residents does Barangay Bahay have?▾
Barangay Bahay had a population of 458 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bahay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Abuyog is 6510. 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 Bahay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bahay was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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