Barangay Santol is a local government unit in Alangalang, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 513 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joseph Hingpiz Candare(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santol · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Santol
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Santol is one of the administrative divisions of Alangalang in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santol had a population of 513. This made it the 46th largest of 54 barangays in Alangalang by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santol accounted for approximately 0.87% of the total population of Alangalang, which stood at 59,063 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 497 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 513 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.2%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Santol 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 Santol, 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 Santol ranks 1234th 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 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 Santol from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
624
—
—
2020 CPH
497
-127
-20.4%
2024 POPCEN
513
+16
+3.2%
2015–2020: -20.4% total (-4.45%/yr).2020–2024: +3.2% total (+0.80%/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
46thof 54
Among the smaller barangays of Alangalang by population.
Share of Alangalang
0.87%
of the municipality's total 59,063 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1234thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 25.
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 Santol
Where is Barangay Santol located?▾
Barangay Santol is a barangay in the municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santol hall?▾
Barangay Santol 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 Santol?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santol is Joseph Hingpiz Candare (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santol?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santol 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 Santol part of?▾
Barangay Santol is one of 54 barangays in the municipality of Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santol urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santol 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 Santol.
Has the population of Barangay Santol been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santol went from 497 residents to 513 — a change of +3.2% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santol in?▾
Barangay Santol 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 Santol. You can browse the full list on our Alangalang page.
How many residents does Barangay Santol have?▾
Barangay Santol had a population of 513 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santol?▾
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 Santol, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santol 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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