Located in Mahaplag, Leyte, Barangay Hiluctogan is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Mahaplag. It had a population of 572 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Wenceslao Ramos Puda(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Hiluctogan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Hiluctogan
Barangay Hiluctogan forms part of Mahaplag, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Hiluctogan had a population of 572. This made it the 18th largest of 28 barangays in Mahaplag by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Hiluctogan accounted for approximately 2.01% of the total population of Mahaplag, which stood at 28,424 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 Hiluctogan changed from 554 to 572, a shift of +3.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Mahaplag. Barangay Hiluctogan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mahaplag is a municipality comprising 28 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Hiluctogan, 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 Hiluctogan ranks 1158th 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.
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 Mahaplag 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 Hiluctogan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
567
—
—
2020 CPH
554
-13
-2.3%
2024 POPCEN
572
+18
+3.2%
2015–2020: -2.3% total (-0.46%/yr).2020–2024: +3.2% total (+0.80%/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 Mahaplag
18thof 28
Among the lower half of Mahaplag by population.
Share of Mahaplag
2.0%
of the municipality's total 28,424 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1158thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 29.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Mahaplag (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 Hiluctogan
Where is Barangay Hiluctogan located?▾
Barangay Hiluctogan is a barangay in the municipality of Mahaplag, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Hiluctogan hall?▾
Barangay Hiluctogan is located in Mahaplag, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Hiluctogan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Hiluctogan is Wenceslao Ramos Puda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Hiluctogan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Hiluctogan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mahaplag LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Hiluctogan part of?▾
Barangay Hiluctogan is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Mahaplag, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Hiluctogan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Hiluctogan 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 Mahaplag?▾
Mahaplag 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 Hiluctogan.
Has the population of Barangay Hiluctogan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Hiluctogan went from 554 residents to 572 — a change of +3.2% 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 Hiluctogan in?▾
Barangay Hiluctogan 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 28 barangays administered by Mahaplag.
How many barangays are in Mahaplag?▾
Mahaplag has 28 barangays, including Barangay Hiluctogan. You can browse the full list on our Mahaplag page.
How many residents does Barangay Hiluctogan have?▾
Barangay Hiluctogan had a population of 572 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Hiluctogan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mahaplag is 6512. 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 Hiluctogan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Hiluctogan 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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