Situated in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Barangay Pawa is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 287 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Burauen. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Erlinda Leona Mercader(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pawa · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Pawa
Barangay Pawa is a very small barangay in the municipality of Burauen, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pawa had a population of 287. This made it the 66th largest of 77 barangays in Burauen by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pawa accounted for approximately 0.53% of the total population of Burauen, which stood at 54,635 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Pawa moved from 300 residents to 287, an intercensal change of -4.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Pawa 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 Pawa, 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 Pawa ranks 1490th 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.
Barangay Pawa is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
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 Pawa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
300
—
—
2020 CPH
300
0
0.0%
2024 POPCEN
287
-13
-4.3%
2015–2020: 0.0% total (0.00%/yr).2020–2024: -4.3% total (-1.10%/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
66thof 77
Among the smaller barangays of Burauen by population.
Share of Burauen
0.53%
of the municipality's total 54,635 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1490thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 9.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Pawa
Where is Barangay Pawa located?▾
Barangay Pawa is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pawa hall?▾
Barangay Pawa 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 Pawa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pawa is Erlinda Leona Mercader (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pawa?▾
You can contact Barangay Pawa via phone at 09298805733.
What municipality is Barangay Pawa part of?▾
Barangay Pawa is one of 77 barangays in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pawa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pawa 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 Pawa.
Has the population of Barangay Pawa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pawa went from 300 residents to 287 — a change of -4.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pawa in?▾
Barangay Pawa 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 Pawa. You can browse the full list on our Burauen page.
How many residents does Barangay Pawa have?▾
Barangay Pawa had a population of 287 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pawa?▾
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 Pawa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pawa 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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