Barangay San Bernardo is a barangay in Limasawa, Southern Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Limasawa. It had a population of 543 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Classified as a small barangay, Barangay San Bernardo is one of the administrative divisions of Limasawa in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Bernardo had a population of 543. This made it the 6th largest of 6 barangays in Limasawa by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Bernardo accounted for approximately 8.38% of the total population of Limasawa, which stood at 6,480 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay San Bernardo changed from 536 to 543, a shift of +1.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Limasawa. Barangay San Bernardo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Limasawa is a municipality comprising 6 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Bernardo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Bernardo ranks 323rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Southern Leyte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay San Bernardo 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 Limasawa 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 San Bernardo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
556
—
—
2020 CPH
536
-20
-3.6%
2024 POPCEN
543
+7
+1.3%
2015–2020: -3.6% total (-0.73%/yr).2020–2024: +1.3% total (+0.32%/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 Limasawa
6thof 6
Among the smaller barangays of Limasawa by population.
Share of Limasawa
8.4%
of the municipality's total 6,480 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
323rdof 500
Province-wide percentile: 36.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Limasawa (municipality) class
6th*
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 San Bernardo
Where is Barangay San Bernardo located?▾
Barangay San Bernardo is a barangay in the municipality of Limasawa, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Bernardo hall?▾
Barangay San Bernardo is located in Limasawa, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Bernardo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Bernardo is Milagrosa Catamora Palero (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Bernardo?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Bernardo is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Limasawa LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Bernardo part of?▾
Barangay San Bernardo is one of 6 barangays in the municipality of Limasawa, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Bernardo urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Bernardo 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 Limasawa?▾
Limasawa is classified as a 6th* 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 San Bernardo.
Has the population of Barangay San Bernardo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Bernardo went from 536 residents to 543 — a change of +1.3% 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 San Bernardo in?▾
Barangay San Bernardo is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Southern Leyte, and is one of 6 barangays administered by Limasawa.
How many barangays are in Limasawa?▾
Limasawa has 6 barangays, including Barangay San Bernardo. You can browse the full list on our Limasawa page.
How many residents does Barangay San Bernardo have?▾
Barangay San Bernardo had a population of 543 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Bernardo was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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