Barangay Doña Maria is a barangay in Albuera, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Albuera. It had a population of 1,388 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Nilda Aborita Jabon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Doña Maria · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Doña Maria
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Doña Maria is one of the administrative divisions of Albuera in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Doña Maria had a population of 1,388. This made it the 13th largest of 16 barangays in Albuera by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Doña Maria accounted for approximately 2.93% of the total population of Albuera, which stood at 47,333 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,333 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,388 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Doña Maria is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Albuera is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Doña Maria, 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 Doña Maria ranks 465th 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 Albuera 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 Doña Maria from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,322
—
—
2020 CPH
1,333
+11
+0.8%
2024 POPCEN
1,388
+55
+4.1%
2015–2020: +0.8% total (+0.17%/yr).2020–2024: +4.1% total (+1.02%/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 Albuera
13thof 16
Among the lower half of Albuera by population.
Share of Albuera
2.9%
of the municipality's total 47,333 residents.
Rank in Leyte
465thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 72.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Albuera (municipality) class
3rd*
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 Doña Maria
Where is Barangay Doña Maria located?▾
Barangay Doña Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Albuera, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Doña Maria hall?▾
Barangay Doña Maria is located in Albuera, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Doña Maria?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Doña Maria is Nilda Aborita Jabon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Doña Maria?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Doña Maria is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Albuera LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Doña Maria part of?▾
Barangay Doña Maria is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Albuera, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Doña Maria urban or rural?▾
Barangay Doña Maria 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 Albuera?▾
Albuera is classified as a 3rd* 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 Doña Maria.
Has the population of Barangay Doña Maria been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Doña Maria went from 1,333 residents to 1,388 — a change of +4.1% 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 Doña Maria in?▾
Barangay Doña Maria 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 16 barangays administered by Albuera.
How many barangays are in Albuera?▾
Albuera has 16 barangays, including Barangay Doña Maria. You can browse the full list on our Albuera page.
How many residents does Barangay Doña Maria have?▾
Barangay Doña Maria had a population of 1,388 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Doña Maria?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Albuera is 6542. 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 Doña Maria, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Doña Maria 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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