Inopacan · Leyte
Barangay Hinabay
Situated in the municipality of Inopacan, Leyte, Barangay Hinabay is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 470 in the 2020 Census.
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Population & Statistics
From the 2020 Census of Population and Housing
- Population (2020)
- 470
- Population (2015)
- 543
- Growth (2015 → 2020)
- -13.4%
Classification: Rural barangay
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About Barangay Hinabay
Situated in Inopacan, Leyte, Barangay Hinabay is one of 20 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Hinabay had a population of 470. This made it the 15th largest of 20 barangays in Inopacan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Hinabay accounted for approximately 2.20% of the total population of Inopacan, which stood at 21,389 in the same census year.
Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay Hinabay moving from 543 residents to 470 residents, an intercensal change of -13.4%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Hinabay as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Inopacan is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Hinabay, 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 Hinabay ranks 1190th by 2020 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.
City / Municipality
Inopacan (Municipality)
Province
Region
Contact Information & Officials
✓ Verified- Punong Barangay
- Gerson Contero Olantigue(2023 - 2026 term)
- Barangay Secretary
- Cheremie Degorio Buhi
- Barangay Treasurer
- Georgia Oliva Paco
- SK Chairperson
- Edzel Olantigue Paco
Sangguniang Barangay Members (Kagawads)
- • Erlindo Dancil Luego
- • Celsa Olantigue Abayhon
- • Teben Llamas Luego
- • Jenie Ligao Lupaz
- • Rolando Polistico Dedal JR
- • Kent Jay Corro Albero
- • Paterno Picson Pollo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Hinabay
Where is Barangay Hinabay located?▾
Barangay Hinabay is a barangay in the municipality of Inopacan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Hinabay hall?▾
Barangay Hinabay is located in Inopacan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Hinabay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Hinabay is Gerson Contero Olantigue (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Hinabay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Hinabay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Inopacan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Hinabay part of?▾
Barangay Hinabay is one of 20 barangays in Inopacan, a municipality in Leyte, Philippines.
When are the next barangay elections in the Philippines?▾
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, per COMELEC Resolution No. 11191. All barangay officials including the Punong Barangay, Kagawads, and SK officials will be elected. Under Republic Act 12232, officials elected will serve a four-year term.
Helpful Guides for Residents of Barangay Hinabay
- 2026 Barangay Elections GuideEverything about the November 2, 2026 BSKE — positions, terms, and key dates.
- How to Get a Barangay ClearanceStep-by-step requirements, fees, and processing time at your barangay hall.
- Cedula (CTC) GuideCommunity Tax Certificate — where to get it, requirements, and cost.
- How to File a Barangay BlotterProcess, requirements, and what happens after filing.