Situated in the municipality of Macalelon, Quezon, Barangay Lahing is one of the administrative divisions of CALABARZON. It had a population of 712 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ronaldo O. Balbuena(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lahing · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Lahing
Barangay Lahing forms part of Macalelon, a municipality in Quezon, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lahing had a population of 712. This made it the 16th largest of 30 barangays in Macalelon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lahing accounted for approximately 2.82% of the total population of Macalelon, which stood at 25,266 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 763 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 712 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -6.7%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Lahing is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Macalelon is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lahing, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Quezon, which contains 1,242 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lahing ranks 811th by 2024 POPCEN population. Quezon is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Lahing 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 Macalelon 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 Lahing from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
739
—
—
2020 CPH
763
+24
+3.2%
2024 POPCEN
712
-51
-6.7%
2015–2020: +3.2% total (+0.64%/yr).2020–2024: -6.7% total (-1.71%/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 Macalelon
16thof 30
Among the upper half of Macalelon by population.
Share of Macalelon
2.8%
of the municipality's total 25,266 residents.
Rank in Quezon
811thof 1,242
Province-wide percentile: 35.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Macalelon (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 Lahing
Where is Barangay Lahing located?▾
Barangay Lahing is a barangay in the municipality of Macalelon, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lahing hall?▾
Barangay Lahing is located in Macalelon, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lahing?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lahing is Ronaldo O. Balbuena (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lahing?▾
You can contact Barangay Lahing via phone at 09810501928.
What municipality is Barangay Lahing part of?▾
Barangay Lahing is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Macalelon, Quezon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lahing urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lahing 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 Macalelon?▾
Macalelon 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 Lahing.
Has the population of Barangay Lahing been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lahing went from 763 residents to 712 — a change of -6.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Lahing in?▾
Barangay Lahing is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Quezon, and is one of 30 barangays administered by Macalelon.
How many barangays are in Macalelon?▾
Macalelon has 30 barangays, including Barangay Lahing. You can browse the full list on our Macalelon page.
How many residents does Barangay Lahing have?▾
Barangay Lahing had a population of 712 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lahing?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Macalelon is 4309. 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 Lahing, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lahing 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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