Located in City of Maasin, Southern Leyte, Barangay Santo Niño is one of 70 barangays in the City of Maasin. It had a population of 749 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ariel Alvarez Jovita(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Niño · Data updated 2026-06-15
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+4.9% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Santo Niño from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
714
—
—
2020 CPH
723
+9
+1.3%
2024 POPCEN
749
+26
+3.6%
2015–2020: +1.3% total (+0.25%/yr).2020–2024: +3.6% total (+0.89%/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
45thof 70
Among the lower half of City of Maasin by population.
Share of City of Maasin
0.88%
of the city's total 85,486 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
231stof 500
Province-wide percentile: 54.
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.
About Barangay Santo Niño
Barangay Santo Niño is a small barangay in the City of Maasin, located in the province of Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 749. This made it the 45th largest of 70 barangays in City of Maasin by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay Santo Niño accounted for approximately 0.88% of the total population of City of Maasin, which stood at 85,486 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 Santo Niño changed from 723 to 749, a shift of +3.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in City of Maasin. Barangay Santo Niño 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 of 70 barangays, of which Barangay Santo Niño is one. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Niño ranks 231st 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santo Niño
Where is Barangay Santo Niño located?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is a barangay in the City of Maasin, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Niño hall?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 Santo Niño?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Santo Niño is Ariel Alvarez Jovita (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Santo Niño?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santo Niño 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 Santo Niño part of?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is one of 70 barangays in the City of Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Niño urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 Santo Niño.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Niño been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Niño went from 723 residents to 749 — a change of +3.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santo Niño in?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 Santo Niño. You can browse the full list on our City of Maasin page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Niño have?▾
Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 749 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
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 Santo Niño, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Niño was last updated on 2026-06-15. 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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