Barangay Gamay is a local government unit in Burauen, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 581 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Burauen. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Herbert Rocabo Echon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gamay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gamay
Barangay Gamay forms part of Burauen, 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 Gamay had a population of 581. This made it the 38th largest of 77 barangays in Burauen by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gamay accounted for approximately 1.06% of the total population of Burauen, which stood at 54,635 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 Gamay changed from 469 to 581, a shift of +23.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Burauen. Barangay Gamay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Burauen is a municipality comprising 77 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gamay, 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 Gamay ranks 1144th 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 Burauen 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 Gamay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
487
—
—
2020 CPH
469
-18
-3.7%
2024 POPCEN
581
+112
+23.9%
2015–2020: -3.7% total (-0.75%/yr).2020–2024: +23.9% total (+5.50%/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 Burauen
38thof 77
Among the upper half of Burauen by population.
Share of Burauen
1.1%
of the municipality's total 54,635 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1144thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 30.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Burauen (municipality) class
1st
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Gamay in Burauen during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Gamay
Where is Barangay Gamay located?▾
Barangay Gamay is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gamay hall?▾
Barangay Gamay is located in Burauen, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gamay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gamay is Herbert Rocabo Echon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gamay?▾
You can contact Barangay Gamay via phone at 09656699443.
What municipality is Barangay Gamay part of?▾
Barangay Gamay is one of 77 barangays in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gamay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gamay 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 Burauen?▾
Burauen is classified as a 1st 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 Gamay.
Has the population of Barangay Gamay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gamay went from 469 residents to 581 — a change of +23.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Gamay in?▾
Barangay Gamay 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 77 barangays administered by Burauen.
How many barangays are in Burauen?▾
Burauen has 77 barangays, including Barangay Gamay. You can browse the full list on our Burauen page.
How many residents does Barangay Gamay have?▾
Barangay Gamay had a population of 581 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gamay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Burauen is 6516. 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 Gamay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gamay 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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