Barangay Plaridel is a barangay in Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Hinundayan. It had a population of 361 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marlendo Apad Albuna(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Plaridel · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Plaridel
Barangay Plaridel forms part of Hinundayan, a municipality in Southern Leyte, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Plaridel had a population of 361. This made it the 15th largest of 17 barangays in Hinundayan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Plaridel accounted for approximately 2.77% of the total population of Hinundayan, which stood at 13,042 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 Plaridel changed from 358 to 361, a shift of +0.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Hinundayan. Barangay Plaridel is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Hinundayan is a municipality comprising 17 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Plaridel, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Plaridel ranks 421st 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Plaridel 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 Hinundayan 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 Plaridel from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
345
—
—
2020 CPH
358
+13
+3.8%
2024 POPCEN
361
+3
+0.8%
2015–2020: +3.8% total (+0.74%/yr).2020–2024: +0.8% total (+0.21%/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 Hinundayan
15thof 17
Among the smaller barangays of Hinundayan by population.
Share of Hinundayan
2.8%
of the municipality's total 13,042 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
421stof 500
Province-wide percentile: 16.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Hinundayan (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 Plaridel
Where is Barangay Plaridel located?▾
Barangay Plaridel is a barangay in the municipality of Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Plaridel hall?▾
Barangay Plaridel is located in Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Plaridel?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Plaridel is Marlendo Apad Albuna (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Plaridel?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Plaridel is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Hinundayan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Plaridel part of?▾
Barangay Plaridel is one of 17 barangays in the municipality of Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Plaridel urban or rural?▾
Barangay Plaridel 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 Hinundayan?▾
Hinundayan 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 Plaridel.
Has the population of Barangay Plaridel been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Plaridel went from 358 residents to 361 — a change of +0.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Plaridel in?▾
Barangay Plaridel 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 17 barangays administered by Hinundayan.
How many barangays are in Hinundayan?▾
Hinundayan has 17 barangays, including Barangay Plaridel. You can browse the full list on our Hinundayan page.
How many residents does Barangay Plaridel have?▾
Barangay Plaridel had a population of 361 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Plaridel?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Hinundayan is 6609. 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 Plaridel, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Plaridel was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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