Situated in the municipality of Javier, Leyte, Barangay Casalungan is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 457 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Javier. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Casalungan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Casalungan
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Casalungan is one of the administrative divisions of Javier in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Casalungan had a population of 457. This made it the 24th largest of 28 barangays in Javier by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Casalungan accounted for approximately 1.65% of the total population of Javier, which stood at 27,759 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Casalungan moved from 418 residents to 457, an intercensal change of +9.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Casalungan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Javier is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Casalungan, 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 Casalungan ranks 1296th 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 Casalungan 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Casalungan is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Casalungan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
422
—
—
2020 CPH
418
-4
-0.9%
2024 POPCEN
457
+39
+9.3%
2015–2020: -0.9% total (-0.19%/yr).2020–2024: +9.3% total (+2.26%/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 Javier
24thof 28
Among the smaller barangays of Javier by population.
Share of Javier
1.6%
of the municipality's total 27,759 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1296thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 21.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Javier (municipality) class
4th*
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 Casalungan
Where is Barangay Casalungan located?▾
Barangay Casalungan is a barangay in the municipality of Javier, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Casalungan hall?▾
Barangay Casalungan is located in Javier, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Casalungan?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Casalungan is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Casalungan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Casalungan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Javier LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Casalungan part of?▾
Barangay Casalungan is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Javier, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Casalungan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Casalungan 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 Javier?▾
Javier is classified as a 4th* 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 Casalungan.
Has the population of Barangay Casalungan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Casalungan went from 418 residents to 457 — a change of +9.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Casalungan in?▾
Barangay Casalungan 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 28 barangays administered by Javier.
How many barangays are in Javier?▾
Javier has 28 barangays, including Barangay Casalungan. You can browse the full list on our Javier page.
How many residents does Barangay Casalungan have?▾
Barangay Casalungan had a population of 457 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Casalungan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Javier is 6511. 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 Casalungan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Casalungan was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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