Situated in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Barangay San Fernando is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 188 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mario Paredes Gorre(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Fernando · Data updated 2026-07-04
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
-20.3% since 2015
Population history of Barangay San Fernando from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
236
—
—
2020 CPH
209
-27
-11.4%
2024 POPCEN
188
-21
-10.0%
2015–2020: -11.4% total (-2.40%/yr).2020–2024: -10.0% total (-2.61%/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
74thof 77
Among the smaller barangays of Burauen by population.
Share of Burauen
0.34%
of the municipality's total 54,635 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1572ndof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 4.
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 San Fernando
Situated in Burauen, Leyte, Barangay San Fernando is one of 77 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Fernando had a population of 188. This made it the 74th largest of 77 barangays in Burauen by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Fernando accounted for approximately 0.34% 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 209 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 188 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -10.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay San Fernando 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 San Fernando is one. Within the wider province of Leyte, which contains 1,641 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Fernando ranks 1572nd 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay San Fernando
Where is Barangay San Fernando located?▾
Barangay San Fernando is a barangay in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Fernando hall?▾
Barangay San Fernando 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 San Fernando?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay San Fernando is Mario Paredes Gorre (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay San Fernando?▾
You can contact Barangay San Fernando via phone at 09127274278.
What municipality is Barangay San Fernando part of?▾
Barangay San Fernando is one of 77 barangays in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Fernando urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Fernando 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 San Fernando.
Has the population of Barangay San Fernando been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Fernando went from 209 residents to 188 — a change of -10.0% 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 San Fernando in?▾
Barangay San Fernando 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 San Fernando. You can browse the full list on our Burauen page.
How many residents does Barangay San Fernando have?▾
Barangay San Fernando had a population of 188 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Fernando?▾
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 San Fernando, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Fernando was last updated on 2026-07-04. 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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