Barangay Hupit is a barangay in Alangalang, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alangalang. It had a population of 376 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Imelda S De Veyra(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Hupit · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Hupit
Situated in Alangalang, Leyte, Barangay Hupit is one of 54 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Hupit had a population of 376. This made it the 50th largest of 54 barangays in Alangalang by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Hupit accounted for approximately 0.64% of the total population of Alangalang, which stood at 59,063 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 Hupit changed from 788 to 376, a shift of -52.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Alangalang. Barangay Hupit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Alangalang is a municipality comprising 54 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Hupit, 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 Hupit ranks 1394th 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.
Barangay Hupit is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Alangalang 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 Hupit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
719
—
—
2020 CPH
788
+69
+9.6%
2024 POPCEN
376
-412
-52.3%
2015–2020: +9.6% total (+1.85%/yr).2020–2024: -52.3% total (-16.89%/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 Alangalang
50thof 54
Among the smaller barangays of Alangalang by population.
Share of Alangalang
0.64%
of the municipality's total 59,063 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1394thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 15.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Alangalang (municipality) class
2nd
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 Hupit
Where is Barangay Hupit located?▾
Barangay Hupit is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Hupit hall?▾
Barangay Hupit is located in Alangalang, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Hupit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Hupit is Imelda S De Veyra (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Hupit?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Hupit is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Alangalang LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Hupit part of?▾
Barangay Hupit is one of 54 barangays in the municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Hupit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Hupit 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 Alangalang?▾
Alangalang is classified as a 2nd 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 Hupit.
Has the population of Barangay Hupit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Hupit went from 788 residents to 376 — a change of -52.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Hupit in?▾
Barangay Hupit 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 54 barangays administered by Alangalang.
How many barangays are in Alangalang?▾
Alangalang has 54 barangays, including Barangay Hupit. You can browse the full list on our Alangalang page.
How many residents does Barangay Hupit have?▾
Barangay Hupit had a population of 376 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Hupit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Alangalang is 6517. 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 Hupit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Hupit 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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