Barangay Cansamada West is a local government unit in Dagami, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 345 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Antonio Almoden Masubay JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cansamada West · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Cansamada West
Situated in Dagami, Leyte, Barangay Cansamada West is one of 65 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cansamada West had a population of 345. This made it the 52nd largest of 65 barangays in Dagami by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cansamada West accounted for approximately 0.94% of the total population of Dagami, which stood at 36,700 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 323 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 345 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +6.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Cansamada West is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dagami is a municipality comprising 65 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cansamada West, 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 Cansamada West ranks 1428th 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 Dagami 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 Cansamada West from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
339
—
—
2020 CPH
323
-16
-4.7%
2024 POPCEN
345
+22
+6.8%
2015–2020: -4.7% total (-0.96%/yr).2020–2024: +6.8% total (+1.66%/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 Dagami
52ndof 65
Among the smaller barangays of Dagami by population.
Share of Dagami
0.94%
of the municipality's total 36,700 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1428thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 13.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Dagami (municipality) class
3rd
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 Cansamada West
Where is Barangay Cansamada West located?▾
Barangay Cansamada West is a barangay in the municipality of Dagami, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cansamada West hall?▾
Barangay Cansamada West is located in Dagami, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cansamada West?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cansamada West is Antonio Almoden Masubay JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cansamada West?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cansamada West is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Dagami LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cansamada West part of?▾
Barangay Cansamada West is one of 65 barangays in the municipality of Dagami, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cansamada West urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cansamada West 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 Dagami?▾
Dagami is classified as a 3rd 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 Cansamada West.
Has the population of Barangay Cansamada West been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cansamada West went from 323 residents to 345 — a change of +6.8% 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 Cansamada West in?▾
Barangay Cansamada West 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 65 barangays administered by Dagami.
How many barangays are in Dagami?▾
Dagami has 65 barangays, including Barangay Cansamada West. You can browse the full list on our Dagami page.
How many residents does Barangay Cansamada West have?▾
Barangay Cansamada West had a population of 345 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cansamada West?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dagami is 6515. 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 Cansamada West, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cansamada West was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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