Barangay Santa Elena is a local government unit in La Paz, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 848 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 La Paz. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Gil Balatar Cutin(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Elena · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Elena
Barangay Santa Elena forms part of La Paz, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Elena had a population of 848. This made it the 6th largest of 35 barangays in La Paz by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Elena accounted for approximately 4.28% of the total population of La Paz, which stood at 19,797 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 Santa Elena changed from 845 to 848, a shift of +0.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in La Paz. Barangay Santa Elena 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 comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Elena, 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 Santa Elena ranks 848th 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 Santa Elena 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 La Paz 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 Santa Elena from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
885
—
—
2020 CPH
845
-40
-4.5%
2024 POPCEN
848
+3
+0.4%
2015–2020: -4.5% total (-0.92%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.09%/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
6thof 35
Among the top quartile of La Paz by population.
Share of La Paz
4.3%
of the municipality's total 19,797 residents.
Rank in Leyte
848thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 48.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santa Elena
Where is Barangay Santa Elena located?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Elena hall?▾
Barangay Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Elena is Gil Balatar Cutin (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Elena?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Elena via phone at 09663023366.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Elena part of?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of La Paz, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Elena urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Elena been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Elena went from 845 residents to 848 — a change of +0.4% 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 Santa Elena in?▾
Barangay Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena. You can browse the full list on our La Paz page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Elena have?▾
Barangay Santa Elena had a population of 848 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Elena?▾
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 Santa Elena, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Elena 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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