Barangay Gubang is a local government unit in City of Baybay, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 485 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Orlando Laguna Celeste(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gubang · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gubang
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Gubang is one of the administrative divisions of City of Baybay in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Gubang had a population of 485. This made it the 73rd largest of 92 barangays in City of Baybay by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Gubang accounted for approximately 0.42% of the total population of City of Baybay, which stood at 114,708 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 442 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 485 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +9.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Gubang is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Baybay is a city comprising 92 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Gubang, 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 Gubang ranks 1267th 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 City of Baybay 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 Gubang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
541
—
—
2020 CPH
442
-99
-18.3%
2024 POPCEN
485
+43
+9.7%
2015–2020: -18.3% total (-3.96%/yr).2020–2024: +9.7% total (+2.35%/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 City of Baybay
73rdof 92
Among the smaller barangays of City of Baybay by population.
Share of City of Baybay
0.42%
of the city's total 114,708 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1267thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 23.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
City of Baybay (city) class
1st (as Mun)
Parent city 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 Gubang
Where is Barangay Gubang located?▾
Barangay Gubang is a barangay in the City of Baybay, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gubang hall?▾
Barangay Gubang is located in City of Baybay, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gubang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gubang is Orlando Laguna Celeste (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gubang?▾
You can contact Barangay Gubang via phone at 09620809041.
What city is Barangay Gubang part of?▾
Barangay Gubang is one of 92 barangays in the City of Baybay, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gubang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gubang 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 City of Baybay?▾
City of Baybay is classified as a 1st (as mun) by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Gubang.
Has the population of Barangay Gubang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gubang went from 442 residents to 485 — a change of +9.7% 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 Gubang in?▾
Barangay Gubang 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 92 barangays administered by City of Baybay.
How many barangays are in City of Baybay?▾
City of Baybay has 92 barangays, including Barangay Gubang. You can browse the full list on our City of Baybay page.
How many residents does Barangay Gubang have?▾
Barangay Gubang had a population of 485 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gubang?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Baybay is 6521. 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 Gubang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gubang 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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