Situated in the municipality of Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Barangay Guinabonan is one of the administrative divisions of Eastern Visayas. It had a population of 374 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Judith Morales Oraiz(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guinabonan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Guinabonan
Situated in Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Barangay Guinabonan is one of 37 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guinabonan had a population of 374. This made it the 28th largest of 37 barangays in Malitbog by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guinabonan accounted for approximately 1.72% of the total population of Malitbog, which stood at 21,691 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Guinabonan moved from 332 residents to 374, an intercensal change of +12.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Guinabonan 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 Guinabonan, 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 Guinabonan ranks 414th 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 Guinabonan 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 Guinabonan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
331
—
—
2020 CPH
332
+1
+0.3%
2024 POPCEN
374
+42
+12.7%
2015–2020: +0.3% total (+0.06%/yr).2020–2024: +12.7% total (+3.02%/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 Malitbog
28thof 37
Among the lower half of Malitbog by population.
Share of Malitbog
1.7%
of the municipality's total 21,691 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
414thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 17.
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 Guinabonan
Where is Barangay Guinabonan located?▾
Barangay Guinabonan is a barangay in the municipality of Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guinabonan hall?▾
Barangay Guinabonan 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 Guinabonan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Guinabonan is Judith Morales Oraiz (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guinabonan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Guinabonan 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 Guinabonan part of?▾
Barangay Guinabonan is one of 37 barangays in the municipality of Malitbog, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guinabonan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guinabonan 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 Guinabonan.
Has the population of Barangay Guinabonan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guinabonan went from 332 residents to 374 — a change of +12.7% 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 Guinabonan in?▾
Barangay Guinabonan 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 Guinabonan. You can browse the full list on our Malitbog page.
How many residents does Barangay Guinabonan have?▾
Barangay Guinabonan had a population of 374 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guinabonan?▾
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 Guinabonan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guinabonan 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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