Located in Calubian, Leyte, Barangay Villanueva is one of 53 barangays in the municipality of Calubian. It had a population of 782 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jose Enocellas Tapaya Jr.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Villanueva · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Villanueva
Situated in Calubian, Leyte, Barangay Villanueva is one of 53 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Villanueva had a population of 782. This made it the 15th largest of 53 barangays in Calubian by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Villanueva accounted for approximately 2.44% of the total population of Calubian, which stood at 31,990 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Villanueva moved from 774 residents to 782, an intercensal change of +1.0%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Villanueva is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Calubian is a municipality comprising 53 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Villanueva, 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 Villanueva ranks 910th 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 Villanueva 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 Calubian 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 Villanueva from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
818
—
—
2020 CPH
774
-44
-5.4%
2024 POPCEN
782
+8
+1.0%
2015–2020: -5.4% total (-1.10%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.26%/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 Calubian
15thof 53
Among the upper half of Calubian by population.
Share of Calubian
2.4%
of the municipality's total 31,990 residents.
Rank in Leyte
910thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 45.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Calubian (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 Villanueva
Where is Barangay Villanueva located?▾
Barangay Villanueva is a barangay in the municipality of Calubian, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Villanueva hall?▾
Barangay Villanueva is located in Calubian, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Villanueva?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Villanueva is Jose Enocellas Tapaya Jr. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Villanueva?▾
You can contact Barangay Villanueva via phone at 09859179610.
What municipality is Barangay Villanueva part of?▾
Barangay Villanueva is one of 53 barangays in the municipality of Calubian, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Villanueva urban or rural?▾
Barangay Villanueva 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 Calubian?▾
Calubian 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 Villanueva.
Has the population of Barangay Villanueva been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Villanueva went from 774 residents to 782 — a change of +1.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Villanueva in?▾
Barangay Villanueva 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 53 barangays administered by Calubian.
How many barangays are in Calubian?▾
Calubian has 53 barangays, including Barangay Villanueva. You can browse the full list on our Calubian page.
How many residents does Barangay Villanueva have?▾
Barangay Villanueva had a population of 782 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Villanueva?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Calubian is 6534. 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 Villanueva, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Villanueva was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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