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Punong Barangay
Antonio Amado Pequiro(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lydia · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Lydia
Barangay Lydia is a small barangay in the municipality of La Paz, located in the province of Agusan Del Sur, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lydia had a population of 1,974. This made it the 5th largest of 15 barangays in La Paz by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lydia accounted for approximately 6.78% of the total population of La Paz, which stood at 29,096 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Lydia moved from 1,879 residents to 1,974, an intercensal change of +5.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Lydia 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 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lydia, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Sur, which contains 314 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lydia ranks 122nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Lydia 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.
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 Lydia from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,465
—
—
2020 CPH
1,879
+414
+28.3%
2024 POPCEN
1,974
+95
+5.1%
2015–2020: +28.3% total (+5.10%/yr).2020–2024: +5.1% total (+1.24%/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
5thof 15
Among the upper half of La Paz by population.
Share of La Paz
6.8%
of the municipality's total 29,096 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Sur
122ndof 314
Province-wide percentile: 61.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
La Paz (municipality) class
1st
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 Lydia
Where is Barangay Lydia located?▾
Barangay Lydia is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lydia hall?▾
Barangay Lydia is located in La Paz, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lydia?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lydia is Antonio Amado Pequiro (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lydia?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lydia 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 Lydia part of?▾
Barangay Lydia is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of La Paz, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lydia urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lydia 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 1st 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 Lydia.
Has the population of Barangay Lydia been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lydia went from 1,879 residents to 1,974 — a change of +5.1% 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 Lydia in?▾
Barangay Lydia is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Sur, and is one of 15 barangays administered by La Paz.
How many barangays are in La Paz?▾
La Paz has 15 barangays, including Barangay Lydia. You can browse the full list on our La Paz page.
How many residents does Barangay Lydia have?▾
Barangay Lydia had a population of 1,974 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lydia?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for La Paz is 8508. 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 Lydia, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lydia was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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