Barangay Lower Sogod is a local government unit in Carigara, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 603 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jose Lianza Platilla(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lower Sogod · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Lower Sogod
Situated in Carigara, Leyte, Barangay Lower Sogod is one of 49 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lower Sogod had a population of 603. This made it the 38th largest of 49 barangays in Carigara by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lower Sogod accounted for approximately 1.08% of the total population of Carigara, which stood at 56,060 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Lower Sogod changed from 622 to 603, a shift of -3.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Carigara. Barangay Lower Sogod is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Carigara is a municipality comprising 49 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lower Sogod, 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 Lower Sogod ranks 1113th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Lower Sogod 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.
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 Carigara 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 Lower Sogod from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
578
—
—
2020 CPH
622
+44
+7.6%
2024 POPCEN
603
-19
-3.1%
2015–2020: +7.6% total (+1.48%/yr).2020–2024: -3.1% total (-0.77%/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 Carigara
38thof 49
Among the smaller barangays of Carigara by population.
Share of Carigara
1.1%
of the municipality's total 56,060 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1113thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 32.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Carigara (municipality) class
2nd
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 Lower Sogod
Where is Barangay Lower Sogod located?▾
Barangay Lower Sogod is a barangay in the municipality of Carigara, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lower Sogod hall?▾
Barangay Lower Sogod is located in Carigara, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lower Sogod?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lower Sogod is Jose Lianza Platilla (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lower Sogod?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lower Sogod is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Carigara LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lower Sogod part of?▾
Barangay Lower Sogod is one of 49 barangays in the municipality of Carigara, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lower Sogod urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lower Sogod 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 Carigara?▾
Carigara is classified as a 2nd 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 Lower Sogod.
Has the population of Barangay Lower Sogod been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lower Sogod went from 622 residents to 603 — a change of -3.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Lower Sogod in?▾
Barangay Lower Sogod 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 49 barangays administered by Carigara.
How many barangays are in Carigara?▾
Carigara has 49 barangays, including Barangay Lower Sogod. You can browse the full list on our Carigara page.
How many residents does Barangay Lower Sogod have?▾
Barangay Lower Sogod had a population of 603 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lower Sogod?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Carigara is 6529. 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 Lower Sogod, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lower Sogod was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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