Barangay Altavista is a barangay in Matalom, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Matalom. It had a population of 690 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rafael Cañeto Gula(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Altavista · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Altavista
Situated in Matalom, Leyte, Barangay Altavista is one of 30 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Altavista had a population of 690. This made it the 22nd largest of 30 barangays in Matalom by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Altavista accounted for approximately 2.12% of the total population of Matalom, which stood at 32,604 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 Altavista changed from 660 to 690, a shift of +4.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Matalom. Barangay Altavista is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Matalom is a municipality comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Altavista, 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 Altavista ranks 1016th 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.
Barangay Altavista is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Matalom 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 Altavista from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
776
—
—
2020 CPH
660
-116
-14.9%
2024 POPCEN
690
+30
+4.5%
2015–2020: -14.9% total (-3.19%/yr).2020–2024: +4.5% total (+1.12%/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 Matalom
22ndof 30
Among the lower half of Matalom by population.
Share of Matalom
2.1%
of the municipality's total 32,604 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1016thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 38.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Matalom (municipality) class
3rd
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 Altavista
Where is Barangay Altavista located?▾
Barangay Altavista is a barangay in the municipality of Matalom, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Altavista hall?▾
Barangay Altavista is located in Matalom, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Altavista?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Altavista is Rafael Cañeto Gula (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Altavista?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Altavista is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Matalom LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Altavista part of?▾
Barangay Altavista is one of 30 barangays in the municipality of Matalom, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Altavista urban or rural?▾
Barangay Altavista 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 Matalom?▾
Matalom is classified as a 3rd 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 Altavista.
Has the population of Barangay Altavista been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Altavista went from 660 residents to 690 — a change of +4.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Altavista in?▾
Barangay Altavista 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 30 barangays administered by Matalom.
How many barangays are in Matalom?▾
Matalom has 30 barangays, including Barangay Altavista. You can browse the full list on our Matalom page.
How many residents does Barangay Altavista have?▾
Barangay Altavista had a population of 690 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Altavista?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Matalom is 6526. 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 Altavista, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Altavista 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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