Located in Matag-Ob, Leyte, Barangay Mansahaon is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Matag-Ob. It had a population of 1,057 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Romel Apuya Bilbao(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mansahaon · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Mansahaon
Barangay Mansahaon forms part of Matag-Ob, 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 Mansahaon had a population of 1,057. This made it the 6th largest of 21 barangays in Matag-Ob by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mansahaon accounted for approximately 5.68% of the total population of Matag-Ob, which stood at 18,618 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 Mansahaon changed from 878 to 1,057, a shift of +20.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Matag-Ob. Barangay Mansahaon is officially classified 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 Mansahaon, 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 Mansahaon ranks 654th 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 Matag-Ob 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 Mansahaon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
923
—
—
2020 CPH
878
-45
-4.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,057
+179
+20.4%
2015–2020: -4.9% total (-0.99%/yr).2020–2024: +20.4% total (+4.75%/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 Matag-Ob
6thof 21
Among the top quartile of Matag-Ob by population.
Share of Matag-Ob
5.7%
of the municipality's total 18,618 residents.
Rank in Leyte
654thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Matag-Ob (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 Mansahaon
Where is Barangay Mansahaon located?▾
Barangay Mansahaon is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mansahaon hall?▾
Barangay Mansahaon 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 Mansahaon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mansahaon is Romel Apuya Bilbao (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mansahaon?▾
You can contact Barangay Mansahaon via phone at 9653242665.
What municipality is Barangay Mansahaon part of?▾
Barangay Mansahaon is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Matag-Ob, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mansahaon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mansahaon 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 Matag-Ob?▾
Matag-Ob 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 Mansahaon.
Has the population of Barangay Mansahaon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mansahaon went from 878 residents to 1,057 — a change of +20.4% 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 Mansahaon in?▾
Barangay Mansahaon 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 21 barangays administered by Matag-Ob.
How many barangays are in Matag-Ob?▾
Matag-Ob has 21 barangays, including Barangay Mansahaon. You can browse the full list on our Matag-Ob page.
How many residents does Barangay Mansahaon have?▾
Barangay Mansahaon had a population of 1,057 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mansahaon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Matag-Ob is 6532. 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 Mansahaon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mansahaon was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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