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Punong Barangay
Elmer Cabugwason Trigosa(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Sabang · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Sabang
Barangay Sabang forms part of City of Baybay, a city in Leyte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Sabang had a population of 1,059. This made it the 39th largest of 92 barangays in City of Baybay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Sabang accounted for approximately 0.92% of the total population of City of Baybay, which stood at 114,708 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Sabang moved from 1,174 residents to 1,059, an intercensal change of -9.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Sabang 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 Sabang, 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 Sabang ranks 652nd 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 Sabang 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 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 Sabang from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,205
—
—
2020 CPH
1,174
-31
-2.6%
2024 POPCEN
1,059
-115
-9.8%
2015–2020: -2.6% total (-0.52%/yr).2020–2024: -9.8% total (-2.54%/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
39thof 92
Among the upper half of City of Baybay by population.
Share of City of Baybay
0.92%
of the city's total 114,708 residents.
Rank in Leyte
652ndof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 60.
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 Sabang
Where is Barangay Sabang located?▾
Barangay Sabang is a barangay in the City of Baybay, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Sabang hall?▾
Barangay Sabang 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 Sabang?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Sabang is Elmer Cabugwason Trigosa (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Sabang?▾
You can contact Barangay Sabang via phone at 09754313221.
What city is Barangay Sabang part of?▾
Barangay Sabang is one of 92 barangays in the City of Baybay, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Sabang urban or rural?▾
Barangay Sabang 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 Sabang.
Has the population of Barangay Sabang been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Sabang went from 1,174 residents to 1,059 — a change of -9.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Sabang in?▾
Barangay Sabang 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 Sabang. You can browse the full list on our City of Baybay page.
How many residents does Barangay Sabang have?▾
Barangay Sabang had a population of 1,059 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Sabang?▾
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 Sabang, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Sabang 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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