Barangay Bato II is a barangay in City of Maasin, Southern Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the City of Maasin. It had a population of 593 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Leonarda Fernandez Salapi(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Bato II · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Bato II
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Bato II is one of the administrative divisions of City of Maasin in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Bato II had a population of 593. This made it the 56th largest of 70 barangays in City of Maasin by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the city. Residents of Barangay Bato II accounted for approximately 0.69% of the total population of City of Maasin, which stood at 85,486 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 515 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 593 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +15.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Bato II is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
City of Maasin is a city comprising 70 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Bato II, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Bato II ranks 305th by 2024 POPCEN population. Southern Leyte is classified as a 3rd 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 Maasin 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 Bato II from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
518
—
—
2020 CPH
515
-3
-0.6%
2024 POPCEN
593
+78
+15.1%
2015–2020: -0.6% total (-0.12%/yr).2020–2024: +15.1% total (+3.59%/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 Maasin
56thof 70
Among the smaller barangays of City of Maasin by population.
Share of City of Maasin
0.69%
of the city's total 85,486 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
305thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 39.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
City of Maasin (city) class
4th
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 Bato II
Where is Barangay Bato II located?▾
Barangay Bato II is a barangay in the City of Maasin, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Bato II hall?▾
Barangay Bato II is located in City of Maasin, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Bato II?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Bato II is Leonarda Fernandez Salapi (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Bato II?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Bato II is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official City of Maasin LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What city is Barangay Bato II part of?▾
Barangay Bato II is one of 70 barangays in the City of Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Bato II urban or rural?▾
Barangay Bato II 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 Maasin?▾
City of Maasin is classified as a 4th 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 Bato II.
Has the population of Barangay Bato II been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Bato II went from 515 residents to 593 — a change of +15.1% 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 Bato II in?▾
Barangay Bato II is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Southern Leyte, and is one of 70 barangays administered by City of Maasin.
How many barangays are in City of Maasin?▾
City of Maasin has 70 barangays, including Barangay Bato II. You can browse the full list on our City of Maasin page.
How many residents does Barangay Bato II have?▾
Barangay Bato II had a population of 593 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Bato II?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for City of Maasin is 6600. 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 Bato II, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Bato II was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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