Situated in the municipality of Dulag, Leyte, Barangay Alegre is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 1,026 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jose Olaya Duquilla(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Alegre · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Alegre
Barangay Alegre forms part of Dulag, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Alegre had a population of 1,026. This made it the 18th largest of 45 barangays in Dulag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Alegre accounted for approximately 2.02% of the total population of Dulag, which stood at 50,728 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 Alegre changed from 958 to 1,026, a shift of +7.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Dulag. Barangay Alegre is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Dulag is a municipality comprising 45 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Alegre, 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 Alegre ranks 682nd 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 Dulag 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 Alegre from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,068
—
—
2020 CPH
958
-110
-10.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,026
+68
+7.1%
2015–2020: -10.3% total (-2.15%/yr).2020–2024: +7.1% total (+1.73%/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 Dulag
18thof 45
Among the upper half of Dulag by population.
Share of Dulag
2.0%
of the municipality's total 50,728 residents.
Rank in Leyte
682ndof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 59.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Dulag (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 Alegre
Where is Barangay Alegre located?▾
Barangay Alegre is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Alegre hall?▾
Barangay Alegre is located in Dulag, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Alegre?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Alegre is Jose Olaya Duquilla (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Alegre?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Alegre is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Dulag LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Alegre part of?▾
Barangay Alegre is one of 45 barangays in the municipality of Dulag, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Alegre urban or rural?▾
Barangay Alegre 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 Dulag?▾
Dulag 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 Alegre.
Has the population of Barangay Alegre been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Alegre went from 958 residents to 1,026 — a change of +7.1% 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 Alegre in?▾
Barangay Alegre 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 45 barangays administered by Dulag.
How many barangays are in Dulag?▾
Dulag has 45 barangays, including Barangay Alegre. You can browse the full list on our Dulag page.
How many residents does Barangay Alegre have?▾
Barangay Alegre had a population of 1,026 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Alegre?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Dulag is 6505. 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 Alegre, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Alegre 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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