Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta is a local government unit in Macrohon, Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 885 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Rizalin Torres Dapo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta forms part of Macrohon, a municipality in Southern Leyte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta had a population of 885. This made it the 15th largest of 30 barangays in Macrohon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta accounted for approximately 3.24% of the total population of Macrohon, which stood at 27,276 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta moved from 831 residents to 885, an intercensal change of +6.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Macrohon is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta, 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 Upper Villa Jacinta ranks 186th 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.
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta 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 Macrohon 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 Upper Villa Jacinta from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
881
—
—
2020 CPH
831
-50
-5.7%
2024 POPCEN
885
+54
+6.5%
2015–2020: -5.7% total (-1.16%/yr).2020–2024: +6.5% total (+1.59%/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 Macrohon
15thof 30
Among the upper half of Macrohon by population.
Share of Macrohon
3.2%
of the municipality's total 27,276 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
186thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 63.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Macrohon (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.
What you can request at Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta in Macrohon during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
🆘Emergency Hotlines
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta
Where is Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta located?▾
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta is a barangay in the municipality of Macrohon, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta hall?▾
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta is located in Macrohon, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta is Rizalin Torres Dapo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta?▾
You can contact Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta via phone at 09532214400.
What municipality is Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta part of?▾
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Macrohon, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta urban or rural?▾
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta 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 Macrohon?▾
Macrohon 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 Upper Villa Jacinta.
Has the population of Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta went from 831 residents to 885 — a change of +6.5% 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 Upper Villa Jacinta in?▾
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta 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 30 barangays administered by Macrohon.
How many barangays are in Macrohon?▾
Macrohon has 30 barangays, including Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta. You can browse the full list on our Macrohon page.
How many residents does Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta have?▾
Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta had a population of 885 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Macrohon is 6601. 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 Upper Villa Jacinta, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Upper Villa Jacinta was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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