Barangay Benit is a local government unit in Malitbog, Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 413 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ramel Bragas Salva(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Benit · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Benit
Barangay Benit is a very small barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, located in the province of Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Benit had a population of 413. This made it the 24th largest of 37 barangays in Malitbog by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Benit accounted for approximately 1.90% of the total population of Malitbog, which stood at 21,691 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 Benit changed from 444 to 413, a shift of -7.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Malitbog. Barangay Benit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Malitbog is a municipality comprising 37 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Benit, 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 Benit ranks 393rd 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Benit is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Malitbog 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 Benit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
434
—
—
2020 CPH
444
+10
+2.3%
2024 POPCEN
413
-31
-7.0%
2015–2020: +2.3% total (+0.46%/yr).2020–2024: -7.0% total (-1.79%/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 Malitbog
24thof 37
Among the lower half of Malitbog by population.
Share of Malitbog
1.9%
of the municipality's total 21,691 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
393rdof 500
Province-wide percentile: 22.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Malitbog (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 Benit
Where is Barangay Benit located?▾
Barangay Benit is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Benit hall?▾
Barangay Benit is located in Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Benit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Benit is Ramel Bragas Salva (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Benit?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Benit is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Malitbog LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Benit part of?▾
Barangay Benit is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Benit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Benit 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 Malitbog?▾
Malitbog 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 Benit.
Has the population of Barangay Benit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Benit went from 444 residents to 413 — a change of -7.0% 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 Benit in?▾
Barangay Benit 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 37 barangays administered by Malitbog.
How many barangays are in Malitbog?▾
Malitbog has 37 barangays, including Barangay Benit. You can browse the full list on our Malitbog page.
How many residents does Barangay Benit have?▾
Barangay Benit had a population of 413 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Benit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Malitbog is 6603. 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 Benit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Benit 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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