Barangay Magnangoy is a barangay in Hilongos, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Hilongos. It had a population of 960 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joselito Taneo Villamor(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Magnangoy · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Magnangoy
Barangay Magnangoy is a small barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Magnangoy had a population of 960. This made it the 29th largest of 51 barangays in Hilongos by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Magnangoy accounted for approximately 1.44% of the total population of Hilongos, which stood at 66,774 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 Magnangoy changed from 929 to 960, a shift of +3.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Hilongos. Barangay Magnangoy is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hilongos is a municipality comprising 51 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Magnangoy, 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 Magnangoy ranks 737th 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 Magnangoy 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 Hilongos 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 Magnangoy from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
898
—
—
2020 CPH
929
+31
+3.5%
2024 POPCEN
960
+31
+3.3%
2015–2020: +3.5% total (+0.68%/yr).2020–2024: +3.3% total (+0.82%/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 Hilongos
29thof 51
Among the lower half of Hilongos by population.
Share of Hilongos
1.4%
of the municipality's total 66,774 residents.
Rank in Leyte
737thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 55.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Hilongos (municipality) class
2nd
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 Magnangoy
Where is Barangay Magnangoy located?▾
Barangay Magnangoy is a barangay in the municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Magnangoy hall?▾
Barangay Magnangoy is located in Hilongos, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Magnangoy?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Magnangoy is Joselito Taneo Villamor (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Magnangoy?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Magnangoy is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Hilongos LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Magnangoy part of?▾
Barangay Magnangoy is one of 51 barangays in the municipality of Hilongos, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Magnangoy urban or rural?▾
Barangay Magnangoy 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 Hilongos?▾
Hilongos is classified as a 2nd 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 Magnangoy.
Has the population of Barangay Magnangoy been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Magnangoy went from 929 residents to 960 — a change of +3.3% 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 Magnangoy in?▾
Barangay Magnangoy 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 51 barangays administered by Hilongos.
How many barangays are in Hilongos?▾
Hilongos has 51 barangays, including Barangay Magnangoy. You can browse the full list on our Hilongos page.
How many residents does Barangay Magnangoy have?▾
Barangay Magnangoy had a population of 960 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Magnangoy?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hilongos is 6524. 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 Magnangoy, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Magnangoy 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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