Barangay Lemon is a barangay in Capoocan, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Capoocan. It had a population of 2,700 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Capoocan. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Elvira Cero Blorecia(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lemon · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Lemon
Barangay Lemon forms part of Capoocan, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lemon had a population of 2,700. This made it the 4th largest of 21 barangays in Capoocan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lemon accounted for approximately 7.85% of the total population of Capoocan, which stood at 34,388 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Lemon moved from 2,562 residents to 2,700, an intercensal change of +5.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Lemon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Capoocan is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lemon, 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 Lemon ranks 162nd 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 Lemon 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 Capoocan 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 Lemon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,783
—
—
2020 CPH
2,562
-221
-7.9%
2024 POPCEN
2,700
+138
+5.4%
2015–2020: -7.9% total (-1.64%/yr).2020–2024: +5.4% total (+1.32%/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 Capoocan
4thof 21
Among the top quartile of Capoocan by population.
Share of Capoocan
7.9%
of the municipality's total 34,388 residents.
Rank in Leyte
162ndof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 90.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Capoocan (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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Lemon in Capoocan during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Lemon
Where is Barangay Lemon located?▾
Barangay Lemon is a barangay in the municipality of Capoocan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lemon hall?▾
Barangay Lemon is located in Capoocan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lemon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lemon is Elvira Cero Blorecia (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lemon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lemon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Capoocan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lemon part of?▾
Barangay Lemon is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Capoocan, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lemon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lemon 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 Capoocan?▾
Capoocan 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 Lemon.
Has the population of Barangay Lemon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lemon went from 2,562 residents to 2,700 — a change of +5.4% 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 Lemon in?▾
Barangay Lemon 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 21 barangays administered by Capoocan.
How many barangays are in Capoocan?▾
Capoocan has 21 barangays, including Barangay Lemon. You can browse the full list on our Capoocan page.
How many residents does Barangay Lemon have?▾
Barangay Lemon had a population of 2,700 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lemon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Capoocan is 6530. 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 Lemon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lemon 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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