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Punong Barangay
Chito Calixtro Merilo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Picas Norte · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Picas Norte
Barangay Picas Norte is a small barangay in the municipality of Javier, 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 Picas Norte had a population of 649. This made it the 21st largest of 28 barangays in Javier by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Picas Norte accounted for approximately 2.34% of the total population of Javier, which stood at 27,759 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 626 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 649 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.7%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Picas Norte 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 Picas Norte, 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 Picas Norte ranks 1051st 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.
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.
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 Javier 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 Picas Norte from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
575
—
—
2020 CPH
626
+51
+8.9%
2024 POPCEN
649
+23
+3.7%
2015–2020: +8.9% total (+1.71%/yr).2020–2024: +3.7% total (+0.91%/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
21stof 28
Among the lower half of Javier by population.
Share of Javier
2.3%
of the municipality's total 27,759 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1051stof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 36.
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 Picas Norte
Where is Barangay Picas Norte located?▾
Barangay Picas Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Javier, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Picas Norte hall?▾
Barangay Picas Norte 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 Picas Norte?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Picas Norte is Chito Calixtro Merilo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Picas Norte?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Picas Norte 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 Picas Norte part of?▾
Barangay Picas Norte is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Javier, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Picas Norte urban or rural?▾
Barangay Picas Norte 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 Picas Norte.
Has the population of Barangay Picas Norte been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Picas Norte went from 626 residents to 649 — a change of +3.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Picas Norte in?▾
Barangay Picas Norte 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 Picas Norte. You can browse the full list on our Javier page.
How many residents does Barangay Picas Norte have?▾
Barangay Picas Norte had a population of 649 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Picas Norte?▾
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 Picas Norte, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Picas Norte was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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