Barangay Mahilum is a barangay in Hindang, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Hindang. It had a population of 301 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Hindang. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Adrian Mopal Ligao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahilum · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Mahilum
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Mahilum is one of the administrative divisions of Hindang in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahilum had a population of 301. This made it the 20th largest of 20 barangays in Hindang by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahilum accounted for approximately 1.40% of the total population of Hindang, which stood at 21,520 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mahilum moved from 313 residents to 301, an intercensal change of -3.8%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Mahilum is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hindang is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahilum, 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 Mahilum ranks 1478th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Mahilum is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Hindang 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 Mahilum from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
318
—
—
2020 CPH
313
-5
-1.6%
2024 POPCEN
301
-12
-3.8%
2015–2020: -1.6% total (-0.32%/yr).2020–2024: -3.8% total (-0.97%/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 Hindang
20thof 20
Among the smaller barangays of Hindang by population.
Share of Hindang
1.4%
of the municipality's total 21,520 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1478thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Hindang (municipality) class
5th
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 Mahilum
Where is Barangay Mahilum located?▾
Barangay Mahilum is a barangay in the municipality of Hindang, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahilum hall?▾
Barangay Mahilum is located in Hindang, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahilum?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahilum is Adrian Mopal Ligao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahilum?▾
You can contact Barangay Mahilum via phone at 09473621481.
What municipality is Barangay Mahilum part of?▾
Barangay Mahilum is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Hindang, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahilum urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahilum 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 Hindang?▾
Hindang is classified as a 5th 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 Mahilum.
Has the population of Barangay Mahilum been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahilum went from 313 residents to 301 — a change of -3.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mahilum in?▾
Barangay Mahilum 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 20 barangays administered by Hindang.
How many barangays are in Hindang?▾
Hindang has 20 barangays, including Barangay Mahilum. You can browse the full list on our Hindang page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahilum have?▾
Barangay Mahilum had a population of 301 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahilum?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hindang is 6523. 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 Mahilum, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahilum 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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