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Punong Barangay
Teresita Rios Basubas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Benog · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Benog
Situated in Isabel, Leyte, Barangay Benog is one of 24 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Benog had a population of 285. This made it the 23rd largest of 24 barangays in Isabel by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Benog accounted for approximately 0.61% of the total population of Isabel, which stood at 46,858 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 611 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 285 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -53.4%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Benog 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 Benog, 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 Benog ranks 1494th 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 Benog 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 Benog from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
664
—
—
2020 CPH
611
-53
-8.0%
2024 POPCEN
285
-326
-53.4%
2015–2020: -8.0% total (-1.65%/yr).2020–2024: -53.4% total (-17.36%/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
23rdof 24
Among the smaller barangays of Isabel by population.
Share of Isabel
0.61%
of the municipality's total 46,858 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1494thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 9.
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 Benog
Where is Barangay Benog located?▾
Barangay Benog is a barangay in the municipality of Isabel, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Benog hall?▾
Barangay Benog 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 Benog?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Benog is Teresita Rios Basubas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Benog?▾
You can contact Barangay Benog via phone at 09976803132.
What municipality is Barangay Benog part of?▾
Barangay Benog is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Isabel, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Benog urban or rural?▾
Barangay Benog 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 Benog.
Has the population of Barangay Benog been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Benog went from 611 residents to 285 — a change of -53.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Benog in?▾
Barangay Benog 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 Benog. You can browse the full list on our Isabel page.
How many residents does Barangay Benog have?▾
Barangay Benog had a population of 285 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Benog?▾
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 Benog, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Benog 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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