Located in Macarthur, Leyte, Barangay Romualdez is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Macarthur. It had a population of 671 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Bede Echavez Mundala(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Romualdez · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Romualdez
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Romualdez is one of the administrative divisions of Macarthur in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Romualdez had a population of 671. This made it the 14th largest of 31 barangays in Macarthur by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Romualdez accounted for approximately 3.01% of the total population of Macarthur, which stood at 22,256 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Romualdez moved from 660 residents to 671, an intercensal change of +1.7%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Romualdez is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Macarthur is a municipality comprising 31 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Romualdez, 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 Romualdez ranks 1030th 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 Romualdez 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 Macarthur 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 Romualdez from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
692
—
—
2020 CPH
660
-32
-4.6%
2024 POPCEN
671
+11
+1.7%
2015–2020: -4.6% total (-0.94%/yr).2020–2024: +1.7% total (+0.41%/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 Macarthur
14thof 31
Among the upper half of Macarthur by population.
Share of Macarthur
3.0%
of the municipality's total 22,256 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1030thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 37.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Macarthur (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 Romualdez
Where is Barangay Romualdez located?▾
Barangay Romualdez is a barangay in the municipality of Macarthur, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Romualdez hall?▾
Barangay Romualdez is located in Macarthur, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Romualdez?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Romualdez is Bede Echavez Mundala (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Romualdez?▾
You can contact Barangay Romualdez via phone at 09109658280.
What municipality is Barangay Romualdez part of?▾
Barangay Romualdez is one of 31 barangays in the municipality of Macarthur, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Romualdez urban or rural?▾
Barangay Romualdez 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 Macarthur?▾
Macarthur 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 Romualdez.
Has the population of Barangay Romualdez been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Romualdez went from 660 residents to 671 — a change of +1.7% 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 Romualdez in?▾
Barangay Romualdez 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 31 barangays administered by Macarthur.
How many barangays are in Macarthur?▾
Macarthur has 31 barangays, including Barangay Romualdez. You can browse the full list on our Macarthur page.
How many residents does Barangay Romualdez have?▾
Barangay Romualdez had a population of 671 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Romualdez?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Macarthur is 6509. 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 Romualdez, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Romualdez 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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