Barangay Caridad is a local government unit in Julita, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 315 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Julita. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Elizabeth Sosing Lagarto(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Caridad · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Caridad
Barangay Caridad forms part of Julita, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Caridad had a population of 315. This made it the 21st largest of 26 barangays in Julita by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Caridad accounted for approximately 1.96% of the total population of Julita, which stood at 16,053 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 314 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 315 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.3%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Caridad is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Julita is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Caridad, 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 Caridad ranks 1468th 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 Caridad 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 Julita 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 Caridad from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
287
—
—
2020 CPH
314
+27
+9.4%
2024 POPCEN
315
+1
+0.3%
2015–2020: +9.4% total (+1.81%/yr).2020–2024: +0.3% total (+0.08%/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 Julita
21stof 26
Among the smaller barangays of Julita by population.
Share of Julita
2.0%
of the municipality's total 16,053 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1468thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 11.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Julita (municipality) class
5th
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 Caridad
Where is Barangay Caridad located?▾
Barangay Caridad is a barangay in the municipality of Julita, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Caridad hall?▾
Barangay Caridad is located in Julita, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Caridad?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Caridad is Elizabeth Sosing Lagarto (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Caridad?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Caridad is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Julita LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Caridad part of?▾
Barangay Caridad is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Julita, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Caridad urban or rural?▾
Barangay Caridad 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 Julita?▾
Julita is classified as a 5th 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 Caridad.
Has the population of Barangay Caridad been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Caridad went from 314 residents to 315 — a change of +0.3% 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 Caridad in?▾
Barangay Caridad 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 26 barangays administered by Julita.
How many barangays are in Julita?▾
Julita has 26 barangays, including Barangay Caridad. You can browse the full list on our Julita page.
How many residents does Barangay Caridad have?▾
Barangay Caridad had a population of 315 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Caridad?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Julita is 6506. 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 Caridad, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Caridad 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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