Situated in the municipality of Capoocan, Leyte, Barangay Pinamopoan is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 3,329 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Luz Niemes Cabiltes(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pinamopoan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Pinamopoan
Barangay Pinamopoan is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Capoocan, 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 Pinamopoan had a population of 3,329. This made it the 2nd largest of 21 barangays in Capoocan by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pinamopoan accounted for approximately 9.68% 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 Pinamopoan moved from 3,233 residents to 3,329, an intercensal change of +3.0%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Pinamopoan 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 Pinamopoan, 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 Pinamopoan ranks 96th 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 Pinamopoan 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 Pinamopoan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,010
—
—
2020 CPH
3,233
+223
+7.4%
2024 POPCEN
3,329
+96
+3.0%
2015–2020: +7.4% total (+1.44%/yr).2020–2024: +3.0% total (+0.73%/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
2ndof 21
Among the top 10% of Capoocan by population.
Share of Capoocan
9.7%
of the municipality's total 34,388 residents.
Rank in Leyte
96thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 94.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Pinamopoan
Where is Barangay Pinamopoan located?▾
Barangay Pinamopoan is a barangay in the municipality of Capoocan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pinamopoan hall?▾
Barangay Pinamopoan 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 Pinamopoan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pinamopoan is Luz Niemes Cabiltes (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pinamopoan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Pinamopoan 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 Pinamopoan part of?▾
Barangay Pinamopoan is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Capoocan, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pinamopoan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pinamopoan 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 Pinamopoan.
Has the population of Barangay Pinamopoan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pinamopoan went from 3,233 residents to 3,329 — a change of +3.0% 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 Pinamopoan in?▾
Barangay Pinamopoan 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 Pinamopoan. You can browse the full list on our Capoocan page.
How many residents does Barangay Pinamopoan have?▾
Barangay Pinamopoan had a population of 3,329 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pinamopoan?▾
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 Pinamopoan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pinamopoan was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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