Barangay Libertad is a local government unit in Lavezares, Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,730 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 Lavezares. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Jacinto Amarro Alminaza(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Libertad · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Libertad
Barangay Libertad is a small barangay in the municipality of Lavezares, located in the province of Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Libertad had a population of 1,730. This made it the 8th largest of 26 barangays in Lavezares by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Libertad accounted for approximately 5.81% of the total population of Lavezares, which stood at 29,801 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,658 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,730 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Libertad is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lavezares is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Libertad, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Libertad ranks 99th by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Libertad 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 Lavezares 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 Libertad from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,306
—
—
2020 CPH
1,658
+352
+27.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,730
+72
+4.3%
2015–2020: +27.0% total (+4.89%/yr).2020–2024: +4.3% total (+1.07%/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 Lavezares
8thof 26
Among the upper half of Lavezares by population.
Share of Lavezares
5.8%
of the municipality's total 29,801 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
99thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 83.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lavezares (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 Libertad
Where is Barangay Libertad located?▾
Barangay Libertad is a barangay in the municipality of Lavezares, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Libertad hall?▾
Barangay Libertad is located in Lavezares, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Libertad?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Libertad is Jacinto Amarro Alminaza (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Libertad?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Libertad is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lavezares LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Libertad part of?▾
Barangay Libertad is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Lavezares, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Libertad urban or rural?▾
Barangay Libertad 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 Lavezares?▾
Lavezares 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 Libertad.
Has the population of Barangay Libertad been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Libertad went from 1,658 residents to 1,730 — a change of +4.3% 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 Libertad in?▾
Barangay Libertad is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Lavezares.
How many barangays are in Lavezares?▾
Lavezares has 26 barangays, including Barangay Libertad. You can browse the full list on our Lavezares page.
How many residents does Barangay Libertad have?▾
Barangay Libertad had a population of 1,730 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Libertad?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lavezares is 6404. 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 Libertad, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Libertad 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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