Barangay Mahalit is a barangay in Merida, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Merida. It had a population of 1,542 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Gamaliel Aguilar Dela Ganar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mahalit · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mahalit
Barangay Mahalit is a small barangay in the municipality of Merida, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mahalit had a population of 1,542. This made it the 7th largest of 22 barangays in Merida by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mahalit accounted for approximately 4.76% of the total population of Merida, which stood at 32,373 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 Mahalit changed from 1,533 to 1,542, a shift of +0.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with slowly expanding populations in Merida. Barangay Mahalit is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Merida is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mahalit, 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 Mahalit ranks 393rd 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 Merida 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 Mahalit from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,310
—
—
2020 CPH
1,533
+223
+17.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,542
+9
+0.6%
2015–2020: +17.0% total (+3.19%/yr).2020–2024: +0.6% total (+0.15%/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 Merida
7thof 22
Among the upper half of Merida by population.
Share of Merida
4.8%
of the municipality's total 32,373 residents.
Rank in Leyte
393rdof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 76.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Merida (municipality) class
5th
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 Mahalit
Where is Barangay Mahalit located?▾
Barangay Mahalit is a barangay in the municipality of Merida, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mahalit hall?▾
Barangay Mahalit is located in Merida, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahalit?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mahalit is Gamaliel Aguilar Dela Ganar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mahalit?▾
You can contact Barangay Mahalit via phone at 09480059555.
What municipality is Barangay Mahalit part of?▾
Barangay Mahalit is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Merida, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mahalit urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mahalit 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 Merida?▾
Merida is classified as a 5th 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 Mahalit.
Has the population of Barangay Mahalit been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mahalit went from 1,533 residents to 1,542 — a change of +0.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Mahalit in?▾
Barangay Mahalit 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 22 barangays administered by Merida.
How many barangays are in Merida?▾
Merida has 22 barangays, including Barangay Mahalit. You can browse the full list on our Merida page.
How many residents does Barangay Mahalit have?▾
Barangay Mahalit had a population of 1,542 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mahalit?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Merida is 6540. 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 Mahalit, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mahalit 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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