Barangay Leon is a local government unit in Laua-An, Antique, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 760 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 Laua-An. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Gerry Berdin Alonsagay(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Leon · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Leon
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Leon is one of the administrative divisions of Laua-An in Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Leon had a population of 760. This made it the 11th largest of 40 barangays in Laua-An by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Leon accounted for approximately 2.70% of the total population of Laua-An, which stood at 28,177 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 749 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 760 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +1.5%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Leon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Laua-An is a municipality comprising 40 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Leon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Antique, which contains 590 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Leon ranks 313th by 2024 POPCEN population. Antique is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Leon 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 Laua-An 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 Leon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
743
—
—
2020 CPH
749
+6
+0.8%
2024 POPCEN
760
+11
+1.5%
2015–2020: +0.8% total (+0.16%/yr).2020–2024: +1.5% total (+0.37%/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 Laua-An
11thof 40
Among the top quartile of Laua-An by population.
Share of Laua-An
2.7%
of the municipality's total 28,177 residents.
Rank in Antique
313thof 590
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Laua-An (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 Leon
Where is Barangay Leon located?▾
Barangay Leon is a barangay in the municipality of Laua-An, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Leon hall?▾
Barangay Leon is located in Laua-An, Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Leon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Leon is Gerry Berdin Alonsagay (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Leon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Leon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Laua-An LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Leon part of?▾
Barangay Leon is one of 40 barangays in the municipality of Laua-An, Antique, Philippines.
Is Barangay Leon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Leon 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 Laua-An?▾
Laua-An 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 Leon.
Has the population of Barangay Leon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Leon went from 749 residents to 760 — a change of +1.5% 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 Leon in?▾
Barangay Leon is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Antique, and is one of 40 barangays administered by Laua-An.
How many barangays are in Laua-An?▾
Laua-An has 40 barangays, including Barangay Leon. You can browse the full list on our Laua-An page.
How many residents does Barangay Leon have?▾
Barangay Leon had a population of 760 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Leon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Laua-An is 5705. 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 Leon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Leon 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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