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Punong Barangay
Enrico Andriano Oliveros(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Apale · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Apale
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Apale is one of the administrative divisions of Isabel in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Apale had a population of 1,722. This made it the 9th largest of 24 barangays in Isabel by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Apale accounted for approximately 3.67% of the total population of Isabel, which stood at 46,858 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Apale moved from 1,718 residents to 1,722, an intercensal change of +0.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Apale is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Isabel is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Apale, 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 Apale ranks 340th 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 Apale 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 Isabel 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 Apale from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,836
—
—
2020 CPH
1,718
-118
-6.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,722
+4
+0.2%
2015–2020: -6.4% total (-1.32%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.06%/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 Isabel
9thof 24
Among the upper half of Isabel by population.
Share of Isabel
3.7%
of the municipality's total 46,858 residents.
Rank in Leyte
340thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 79.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Isabel (municipality) class
1st
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 Apale
Where is Barangay Apale located?▾
Barangay Apale is a barangay in the municipality of Isabel, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Apale hall?▾
Barangay Apale is located in Isabel, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Apale?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Apale is Enrico Andriano Oliveros (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Apale?▾
You can contact Barangay Apale via phone at 09362395642.
What municipality is Barangay Apale part of?▾
Barangay Apale is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Isabel, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Apale urban or rural?▾
Barangay Apale 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 Isabel?▾
Isabel is classified as a 1st 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 Apale.
Has the population of Barangay Apale been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Apale went from 1,718 residents to 1,722 — a change of +0.2% 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 Apale in?▾
Barangay Apale 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 24 barangays administered by Isabel.
How many barangays are in Isabel?▾
Isabel has 24 barangays, including Barangay Apale. You can browse the full list on our Isabel page.
How many residents does Barangay Apale have?▾
Barangay Apale had a population of 1,722 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Apale?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Isabel is 6539. 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 Apale, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Apale 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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