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Punong Barangay
Joel Lego Maningo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Canapuan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Canapuan
Barangay Canapuan is a small barangay in the municipality of Jaro, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Canapuan had a population of 534. This made it the 31st largest of 46 barangays in Jaro by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Canapuan accounted for approximately 1.20% of the total population of Jaro, which stood at 44,643 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 Canapuan changed from 620 to 534, a shift of -13.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Jaro. Barangay Canapuan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Jaro is a municipality comprising 46 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Canapuan, 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 Canapuan ranks 1206th 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 Canapuan 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 Jaro 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 Canapuan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
632
—
—
2020 CPH
620
-12
-1.9%
2024 POPCEN
534
-86
-13.9%
2015–2020: -1.9% total (-0.38%/yr).2020–2024: -13.9% total (-3.66%/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 Jaro
31stof 46
Among the lower half of Jaro by population.
Share of Jaro
1.2%
of the municipality's total 44,643 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1206thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 27.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Jaro (municipality) class
3rd
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 Canapuan
Where is Barangay Canapuan located?▾
Barangay Canapuan is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Canapuan hall?▾
Barangay Canapuan is located in Jaro, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Canapuan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Canapuan is Joel Lego Maningo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Canapuan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Canapuan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Jaro LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Canapuan part of?▾
Barangay Canapuan is one of 46 barangays in the municipality of Jaro, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Canapuan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Canapuan 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 Jaro?▾
Jaro is classified as a 3rd 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 Canapuan.
Has the population of Barangay Canapuan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Canapuan went from 620 residents to 534 — a change of -13.9% 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 Canapuan in?▾
Barangay Canapuan 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 46 barangays administered by Jaro.
How many barangays are in Jaro?▾
Jaro has 46 barangays, including Barangay Canapuan. You can browse the full list on our Jaro page.
How many residents does Barangay Canapuan have?▾
Barangay Canapuan had a population of 534 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Canapuan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Jaro is 6527. 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 Canapuan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Canapuan 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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