Barangay Gitablan is a barangay in Burauen, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Burauen. It had a population of 97 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Gitablan · Data updated 2026-06-15
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
-30.2% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Gitablan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
139
—
—
2020 CPH
167
+28
+20.1%
2024 POPCEN
97
-70
-41.9%
2015–2020: +20.1% total (+3.74%/yr).2020–2024: -41.9% total (-12.70%/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
77thof 77
Among the smaller barangays of Burauen by population.
Share of Burauen
0.18%
of the municipality's total 54,635 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1601stof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 2.
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.
About Barangay Gitablan
Barangay Gitablan forms part of Burauen, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gitablan had a population of 97. This made it the 77th largest of 77 barangays in Burauen by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gitablan accounted for approximately 0.18% of the total population of Burauen, which stood at 54,635 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 167 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 97 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -41.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Gitablan 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 of 77 barangays, of which Barangay Gitablan is one. Within the wider province of Leyte, which contains 1,641 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Gitablan ranks 1601st 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.
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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Gitablan is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Gitablan
Where is Barangay Gitablan located?▾
Barangay Gitablan is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gitablan hall?▾
Barangay Gitablan 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 Gitablan?▾
The current Punong Barangay of Barangay Gitablan is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist.
How can I contact Barangay Gitablan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gitablan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Burauen LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Gitablan part of?▾
Barangay Gitablan is one of 77 barangays in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gitablan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gitablan 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 Gitablan.
Has the population of Barangay Gitablan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gitablan went from 167 residents to 97 — a change of -41.9% 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 Gitablan in?▾
Barangay Gitablan 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 Gitablan. You can browse the full list on our Burauen page.
How many residents does Barangay Gitablan have?▾
Barangay Gitablan had a population of 97 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gitablan?▾
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 Gitablan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gitablan was last updated on 2026-06-15. 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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