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Punong Barangay
Belma Zata Cañeda(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Hilaba · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Hilaba
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Hilaba is one of the administrative divisions of Barugo in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Hilaba had a population of 1,069. This made it the 13th largest of 37 barangays in Barugo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Hilaba accounted for approximately 3.02% of the total population of Barugo, which stood at 35,402 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 Hilaba changed from 1,023 to 1,069, a shift of +4.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Barugo. Barangay Hilaba 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 Hilaba, 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 Hilaba ranks 640th 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 Hilaba from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,055
—
—
2020 CPH
1,023
-32
-3.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,069
+46
+4.5%
2015–2020: -3.0% total (-0.61%/yr).2020–2024: +4.5% total (+1.11%/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
13thof 37
Among the upper half of Barugo by population.
Share of Barugo
3.0%
of the municipality's total 35,402 residents.
Rank in Leyte
640thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 61.
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 Hilaba
Where is Barangay Hilaba located?▾
Barangay Hilaba is a barangay in the municipality of Barugo, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Hilaba hall?▾
Barangay Hilaba 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 Hilaba?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Hilaba is Belma Zata Cañeda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Hilaba?▾
You can contact Barangay Hilaba via phone at 09508634376.
What municipality is Barangay Hilaba part of?▾
Barangay Hilaba is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Barugo, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Hilaba urban or rural?▾
Barangay Hilaba 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 Hilaba.
Has the population of Barangay Hilaba been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Hilaba went from 1,023 residents to 1,069 — a change of +4.5% 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 Hilaba in?▾
Barangay Hilaba 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 Hilaba. You can browse the full list on our Barugo page.
How many residents does Barangay Hilaba have?▾
Barangay Hilaba had a population of 1,069 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Hilaba?▾
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 Hilaba, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Hilaba 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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