Located in Loay, Bohol, Barangay Tayong Oriental is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Loay. It had a population of 1,005 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Diomedes Omas-as Maturan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tayong Oriental · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Tayong Oriental
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Tayong Oriental is one of the administrative divisions of Loay in Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tayong Oriental had a population of 1,005. This made it the 4th largest of 24 barangays in Loay by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tayong Oriental accounted for approximately 5.60% of the total population of Loay, which stood at 17,957 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 972 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,005 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.4%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Tayong Oriental is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Loay is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Tayong Oriental, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Bohol, which contains 1,109 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Tayong Oriental ranks 524th by 2024 POPCEN population. Bohol is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Loay 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 Tayong Oriental from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
963
—
—
2020 CPH
972
+9
+0.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,005
+33
+3.4%
2015–2020: +0.9% total (+0.19%/yr).2020–2024: +3.4% total (+0.84%/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 Loay
4thof 24
Among the top quartile of Loay by population.
Share of Loay
5.6%
of the municipality's total 17,957 residents.
Rank in Bohol
524thof 1,109
Province-wide percentile: 53.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Loay (municipality) class
5th
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 Tayong Oriental
Where is Barangay Tayong Oriental located?▾
Barangay Tayong Oriental is a barangay in the municipality of Loay, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tayong Oriental hall?▾
Barangay Tayong Oriental is located in Loay, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Tayong Oriental?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tayong Oriental is Diomedes Omas-as Maturan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tayong Oriental?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tayong Oriental is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Loay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tayong Oriental part of?▾
Barangay Tayong Oriental is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Loay, Bohol, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tayong Oriental urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tayong Oriental 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 Loay?▾
Loay is classified as a 5th 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 Tayong Oriental.
Has the population of Barangay Tayong Oriental been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tayong Oriental went from 972 residents to 1,005 — a change of +3.4% 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 Tayong Oriental in?▾
Barangay Tayong Oriental is part of the Central Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Bohol, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Loay.
How many barangays are in Loay?▾
Loay has 24 barangays, including Barangay Tayong Oriental. You can browse the full list on our Loay page.
How many residents does Barangay Tayong Oriental have?▾
Barangay Tayong Oriental had a population of 1,005 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tayong Oriental?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Loay is 6303. 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 Tayong Oriental, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tayong Oriental was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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