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Punong Barangay
Edito Demeterio Pantano(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Masaba · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Masaba
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Masaba is one of the administrative divisions of Matag-Ob in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Masaba had a population of 423. This made it the 18th largest of 21 barangays in Matag-Ob by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Masaba accounted for approximately 2.27% 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 Masaba changed from 398 to 423, a shift of +6.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Matag-Ob. Barangay Masaba 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 Masaba, 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 Masaba ranks 1332nd 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 Masaba from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
397
—
—
2020 CPH
398
+1
+0.3%
2024 POPCEN
423
+25
+6.3%
2015–2020: +0.3% total (+0.05%/yr).2020–2024: +6.3% total (+1.53%/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
18thof 21
Among the smaller barangays of Matag-Ob by population.
Share of Matag-Ob
2.3%
of the municipality's total 18,618 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1332ndof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 19.
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 Masaba
Where is Barangay Masaba located?▾
Barangay Masaba is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Masaba hall?▾
Barangay Masaba 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 Masaba?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Masaba is Edito Demeterio Pantano (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Masaba?▾
You can contact Barangay Masaba via phone at 09750759207.
What municipality is Barangay Masaba part of?▾
Barangay Masaba is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of Matag-Ob, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Masaba urban or rural?▾
Barangay Masaba 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 Masaba.
Has the population of Barangay Masaba been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Masaba went from 398 residents to 423 — a change of +6.3% 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 Masaba in?▾
Barangay Masaba 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 Masaba. You can browse the full list on our Matag-Ob page.
How many residents does Barangay Masaba have?▾
Barangay Masaba had a population of 423 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Masaba?▾
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 Masaba, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Masaba 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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