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Punong Barangay
William Bisere Lamoste(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Catmon · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Catmon
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Catmon is one of the administrative divisions of Bontoc in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Catmon had a population of 325. This made it the 34th largest of 40 barangays in Bontoc by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Catmon accounted for approximately 1.01% of the total population of Bontoc, which stood at 32,082 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 Catmon changed from 345 to 325, a shift of -5.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Bontoc. Barangay Catmon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bontoc is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Catmon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Catmon ranks 436th by 2024 POPCEN population. Southern Leyte is classified as a 3rd 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 Bontoc 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 Catmon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
356
—
—
2020 CPH
345
-11
-3.1%
2024 POPCEN
325
-20
-5.8%
2015–2020: -3.1% total (-0.63%/yr).2020–2024: -5.8% total (-1.48%/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 Bontoc
34thof 40
Among the smaller barangays of Bontoc by population.
Share of Bontoc
1.0%
of the municipality's total 32,082 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
436thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 13.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Bontoc (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 Catmon
Where is Barangay Catmon located?▾
Barangay Catmon is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Catmon hall?▾
Barangay Catmon is located in Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Catmon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Catmon is William Bisere Lamoste (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Catmon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Catmon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Bontoc LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Catmon part of?▾
Barangay Catmon is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Catmon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Catmon 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 Bontoc?▾
Bontoc 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 Catmon.
Has the population of Barangay Catmon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Catmon went from 345 residents to 325 — a change of -5.8% 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 Catmon in?▾
Barangay Catmon is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Southern Leyte, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Bontoc.
How many barangays are in Bontoc?▾
Bontoc has 40 barangays, including Barangay Catmon. You can browse the full list on our Bontoc page.
How many residents does Barangay Catmon have?▾
Barangay Catmon had a population of 325 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Catmon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bontoc is 6604. 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 Catmon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Catmon was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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