Matag-Ob · Leyte
Barangay Cansoso
Barangay Cansoso is a local government unit in Matag-Ob, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 726 in the 2020 Census.
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Population & Statistics
From the 2020 Census of Population and Housing
- Population (2020)
- 726
- Population (2015)
- 692
- Growth (2015 → 2020)
- +4.9%
Classification: Rural barangay
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About Barangay Cansoso
Situated in Matag-Ob, Leyte, Barangay Cansoso is one of 21 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cansoso had a population of 726. This made it the 10th largest of 21 barangays in Matag-Ob by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cansoso accounted for approximately 4.14% of the total population of Matag-Ob, which stood at 17,522 in the same census year.
Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Cansoso changed from 692 to 726, a shift of +4.9% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Matag-Ob. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay Cansoso as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Matag-Ob is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cansoso, 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 Cansoso ranks 877th by 2020 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.
City / Municipality
Matag-Ob (Municipality)
Province
Region
Contact Information & Officials
✓ Verified- Punong Barangay
- Rene Seco Alayon(2023 - 2026 term)
- Barangay Secretary
- Kemberly Jimenez Aras
- Barangay Treasurer
- Donnamy Madrigal Pedrano
- SK Chairperson
- John Mark Cambaya Estrera
Sangguniang Barangay Members (Kagawads)
- • Dindo Seco Alayon
- • Jhunie Avila Abot
- • Antonina Sotto Jimenez
- • Roger Caramelo Alota
- • Apolinario Romero Pedrano
- • Edgardo Marintes Tabon
- • Arnulfo Bulado Aras
Other Barangays in Matag-Ob
Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Cansoso
Where is Barangay Cansoso located?▾
Barangay Cansoso is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cansoso hall?▾
Barangay Cansoso is located in Matag-Ob, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cansoso?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cansoso is Rene Seco Alayon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cansoso?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cansoso is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Matag-Ob LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cansoso part of?▾
Barangay Cansoso is one of 21 barangays in Matag-Ob, a municipality in Leyte, Philippines.
When are the next barangay elections in the Philippines?▾
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, per COMELEC Resolution No. 11191. All barangay officials including the Punong Barangay, Kagawads, and SK officials will be elected. Under Republic Act 12232, officials elected will serve a four-year term.
Helpful Guides for Residents of Barangay Cansoso
- 2026 Barangay Elections GuideEverything about the November 2, 2026 BSKE — positions, terms, and key dates.
- How to Get a Barangay ClearanceStep-by-step requirements, fees, and processing time at your barangay hall.
- Cedula (CTC) GuideCommunity Tax Certificate — where to get it, requirements, and cost.
- How to File a Barangay BlotterProcess, requirements, and what happens after filing.