Barangay Baybay (Pob.)

Barangay Baybay (Pob.) forms part of Carigara, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Baybay (Pob.) had a population of 2,291. This made it the 4th largest of 49 barangays in Carigara by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Baybay (Pob.) accounted for approximately 4.19% of the total population of Carigara, which stood at 54,656 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Baybay (Pob.) moving from 2,809 residents to 2,291 residents, an intercensal change of -18.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Baybay (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Carigara is a municipality comprising 49 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Baybay (Pob.), 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 Baybay (Pob.) ranks 165th by 2020 population. Leyte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Baybay (Pob.) is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.