Barangay Gimenarat East is a local government unit in La Paz, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 456 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for La Paz. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gimenarat East · Data updated 2026-06-30
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
-12.1% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Gimenarat East from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
519
—
—
2020 CPH
566
+47
+9.1%
2024 POPCEN
456
-110
-19.4%
2015–2020: +9.1% total (+1.75%/yr).2020–2024: -19.4% total (-5.26%/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 La Paz
19thof 35
Among the lower half of La Paz by population.
Share of La Paz
2.3%
of the municipality's total 19,797 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1299thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 21.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
La Paz (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.
About Barangay Gimenarat East
Barangay Gimenarat East forms part of La Paz, 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 Gimenarat East had a population of 456. This made it the 19th largest of 35 barangays in La Paz by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gimenarat East accounted for approximately 2.30% of the total population of La Paz, which stood at 19,797 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 566 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 456 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -19.4%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Gimenarat East is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
La Paz is a municipality of 35 barangays, of which Barangay Gimenarat East is one. Within the wider province of Leyte, which contains 1,641 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Gimenarat East ranks 1299th 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.
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 Gimenarat East 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Gimenarat East
Where is Barangay Gimenarat East located?▾
Barangay Gimenarat East is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gimenarat East hall?▾
Barangay Gimenarat East is located in La Paz, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Gimenarat East?▾
The current Punong Barangay of Barangay Gimenarat East is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist.
How can I contact Barangay Gimenarat East?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Gimenarat East is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official La Paz LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Gimenarat East part of?▾
Barangay Gimenarat East is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of La Paz, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gimenarat East urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gimenarat East 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 La Paz?▾
La Paz 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 Gimenarat East.
Has the population of Barangay Gimenarat East been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gimenarat East went from 566 residents to 456 — a change of -19.4% 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 Gimenarat East in?▾
Barangay Gimenarat East 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 35 barangays administered by La Paz.
How many barangays are in La Paz?▾
La Paz has 35 barangays, including Barangay Gimenarat East. You can browse the full list on our La Paz page.
How many residents does Barangay Gimenarat East have?▾
Barangay Gimenarat East had a population of 456 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gimenarat East?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for La Paz is 6508. 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 Gimenarat East, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gimenarat East was last updated on 2026-06-30. 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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