Barangay Liwo is a barangay in Mayoyao, Ifugao, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Mayoyao. It had a population of 218 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Liwo forms part of Mayoyao, a municipality in Ifugao, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Liwo had a population of 218. This made it the 27th largest of 27 barangays in Mayoyao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Liwo accounted for approximately 1.40% of the total population of Mayoyao, which stood at 15,525 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 195 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 218 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +11.8%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Liwo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mayoyao is a municipality comprising 27 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Liwo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ifugao, which contains 176 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Liwo ranks 175th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ifugao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Liwo 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 Mayoyao 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 Liwo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
298
—
—
2020 CPH
195
-103
-34.6%
2024 POPCEN
218
+23
+11.8%
2015–2020: -34.6% total (-8.13%/yr).2020–2024: +11.8% total (+2.83%/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 Mayoyao
27thof 27
Among the smaller barangays of Mayoyao by population.
Share of Mayoyao
1.4%
of the municipality's total 15,525 residents.
Rank in Ifugao
175thof 176
Province-wide percentile: 1.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Mayoyao (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 Liwo
Where is Barangay Liwo located?▾
Barangay Liwo is a barangay in the municipality of Mayoyao, Ifugao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Liwo hall?▾
Barangay Liwo is located in Mayoyao, Ifugao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Liwo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Liwo is Regie Gumatin Chawana (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Liwo?▾
You can contact Barangay Liwo via phone at 09635901923.
What municipality is Barangay Liwo part of?▾
Barangay Liwo is one of 27 barangays in the municipality of Mayoyao, Ifugao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Liwo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Liwo 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 Mayoyao?▾
Mayoyao 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 Liwo.
Has the population of Barangay Liwo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Liwo went from 195 residents to 218 — a change of +11.8% 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 Liwo in?▾
Barangay Liwo is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Ifugao, and is one of 27 barangays administered by Mayoyao.
How many barangays are in Mayoyao?▾
Mayoyao has 27 barangays, including Barangay Liwo. You can browse the full list on our Mayoyao page.
How many residents does Barangay Liwo have?▾
Barangay Liwo had a population of 218 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Liwo 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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