Situated in the municipality of Leyte, Leyte, Barangay Basud is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 207 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jonathan Apacible Piñon(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Basud · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Basud
Situated in Leyte, Leyte, Barangay Basud is one of 30 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Basud had a population of 207. This made it the 30th largest of 30 barangays in Leyte by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Basud accounted for approximately 0.51% of the total population of Leyte, which stood at 40,622 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 180 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 207 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +15.0%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Basud is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Leyte is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Basud, 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 Basud ranks 1560th 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.
Barangay Basud 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 Leyte 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 Basud from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
192
—
—
2020 CPH
180
-12
-6.3%
2024 POPCEN
207
+27
+15.0%
2015–2020: -6.3% total (-1.28%/yr).2020–2024: +15.0% total (+3.56%/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 Leyte
30thof 30
Among the smaller barangays of Leyte by population.
Share of Leyte
0.51%
of the municipality's total 40,622 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1560thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Leyte (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 Basud
Where is Barangay Basud located?▾
Barangay Basud is a barangay in the municipality of Leyte, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Basud hall?▾
Barangay Basud is located in Leyte, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Basud?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Basud is Jonathan Apacible Piñon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Basud?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Basud is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Leyte LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Basud part of?▾
Barangay Basud is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Leyte, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Basud urban or rural?▾
Barangay Basud 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 Leyte?▾
Leyte 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 Basud.
Has the population of Barangay Basud been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Basud went from 180 residents to 207 — a change of +15.0% 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 Basud in?▾
Barangay Basud 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 30 barangays administered by Leyte.
How many barangays are in Leyte?▾
Leyte has 30 barangays, including Barangay Basud. You can browse the full list on our Leyte page.
How many residents does Barangay Basud have?▾
Barangay Basud had a population of 207 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Basud?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Leyte is 6533. 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 Basud, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Basud 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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