Situated in the municipality of Barugo, Leyte, Barangay Balire is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 705 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Danilo Brazil Bugal(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balire · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balire
Barangay Balire forms part of Barugo, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balire had a population of 705. This made it the 26th largest of 37 barangays in Barugo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balire accounted for approximately 1.99% of the total population of Barugo, which stood at 35,402 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 698 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 705 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.0%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Balire is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Barugo is a municipality comprising 37 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balire, 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 Balire ranks 988th 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 Barugo 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 Balire from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
549
—
—
2020 CPH
698
+149
+27.1%
2024 POPCEN
705
+7
+1.0%
2015–2020: +27.1% total (+4.92%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.25%/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 Barugo
26thof 37
Among the lower half of Barugo by population.
Share of Barugo
2.0%
of the municipality's total 35,402 residents.
Rank in Leyte
988thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 40.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Barugo (municipality) class
4th
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 Balire
Where is Barangay Balire located?▾
Barangay Balire is a barangay in the municipality of Barugo, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balire hall?▾
Barangay Balire is located in Barugo, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balire?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balire is Danilo Brazil Bugal (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balire?▾
You can contact Barangay Balire via phone at 09216503651.
What municipality is Barangay Balire part of?▾
Barangay Balire is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Barugo, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balire urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balire 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 Barugo?▾
Barugo is classified as a 4th 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 Balire.
Has the population of Barangay Balire been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balire went from 698 residents to 705 — a change of +1.0% 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 Balire in?▾
Barangay Balire 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 37 barangays administered by Barugo.
How many barangays are in Barugo?▾
Barugo has 37 barangays, including Barangay Balire. You can browse the full list on our Barugo page.
How many residents does Barangay Balire have?▾
Barangay Balire had a population of 705 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balire?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Barugo is 6519. 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 Balire, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balire 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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