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Punong Barangay
Lito Keliste Zamora SR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Polahongon · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Polahongon
Situated in Mahaplag, Leyte, Barangay Polahongon is one of 28 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Polahongon had a population of 2,729. This made it the 2nd largest of 28 barangays in Mahaplag by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Polahongon accounted for approximately 9.60% of the total population of Mahaplag, which stood at 28,424 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,843 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,729 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -4.0%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Polahongon 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 Polahongon, 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 Polahongon ranks 156th 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 Polahongon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,928
—
—
2020 CPH
2,843
-85
-2.9%
2024 POPCEN
2,729
-114
-4.0%
2015–2020: -2.9% total (-0.59%/yr).2020–2024: -4.0% total (-1.02%/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
2ndof 28
Among the top 10% of Mahaplag by population.
Share of Mahaplag
9.6%
of the municipality's total 28,424 residents.
Rank in Leyte
156thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 91.
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 Polahongon
Where is Barangay Polahongon located?▾
Barangay Polahongon is a barangay in the municipality of Mahaplag, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Polahongon hall?▾
Barangay Polahongon 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 Polahongon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Polahongon is Lito Keliste Zamora SR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Polahongon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Polahongon 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 Polahongon part of?▾
Barangay Polahongon is one of 28 barangays in the municipality of Mahaplag, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Polahongon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Polahongon 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 Polahongon.
Has the population of Barangay Polahongon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Polahongon went from 2,843 residents to 2,729 — a change of -4.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Polahongon in?▾
Barangay Polahongon 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 Polahongon. You can browse the full list on our Mahaplag page.
How many residents does Barangay Polahongon have?▾
Barangay Polahongon had a population of 2,729 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Polahongon?▾
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 Polahongon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Polahongon 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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