Barangay Ligtos is a local government unit in Leon, Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 885 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Miguel Cabangal Calves(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Ligtos · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Ligtos
Barangay Ligtos is a small barangay in the municipality of Leon, located in the province of Iloilo, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Ligtos had a population of 885. This made it the 14th largest of 85 barangays in Leon by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Ligtos accounted for approximately 1.68% of the total population of Leon, which stood at 52,777 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 902 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 885 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.9%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Ligtos is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Leon is a municipality comprising 85 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Ligtos, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Iloilo, which contains 1,901 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Ligtos ranks 1016th by 2024 POPCEN population. Iloilo is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Ligtos 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 Leon 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 Ligtos from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
751
—
—
2020 CPH
902
+151
+20.1%
2024 POPCEN
885
-17
-1.9%
2015–2020: +20.1% total (+3.73%/yr).2020–2024: -1.9% total (-0.47%/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 Leon
14thof 85
Among the top quartile of Leon by population.
Share of Leon
1.7%
of the municipality's total 52,777 residents.
Rank in Iloilo
1016thof 1,901
Province-wide percentile: 47.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Leon (municipality) class
2nd
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 Ligtos
Where is Barangay Ligtos located?▾
Barangay Ligtos is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Ligtos hall?▾
Barangay Ligtos is located in Leon, Iloilo, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Ligtos?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Ligtos is Miguel Cabangal Calves (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Ligtos?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Ligtos is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Leon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Ligtos part of?▾
Barangay Ligtos is one of 85 barangays in the municipality of Leon, Iloilo, Philippines.
Is Barangay Ligtos urban or rural?▾
Barangay Ligtos 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 Leon?▾
Leon is classified as a 2nd 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 Ligtos.
Has the population of Barangay Ligtos been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Ligtos went from 902 residents to 885 — a change of -1.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Ligtos in?▾
Barangay Ligtos is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Iloilo, and is one of 85 barangays administered by Leon.
How many barangays are in Leon?▾
Leon has 85 barangays, including Barangay Ligtos. You can browse the full list on our Leon page.
How many residents does Barangay Ligtos have?▾
Barangay Ligtos had a population of 885 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Ligtos?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Leon is 5026. 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 Ligtos, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Ligtos was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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