Barangay Santo Niño is a local government unit in Ormoc City, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 3,037 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Ormoc City. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Nerissa Sollano Perez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Niño · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Santo Niño
Barangay Santo Niño forms part of Ormoc City, a city in Leyte, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 3,037. This made it the 25th largest of 110 barangays in Ormoc City by population, placing it in the upper half of the city. Residents of Barangay Santo Niño accounted for approximately 1.27% of the total population of Ormoc City, which stood at 238,545 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,917 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 3,037 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Santo Niño is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ormoc City is a city comprising 110 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Niño, 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 Santo Niño ranks 123rd 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 Santo Niño 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 Ormoc City 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 Santo Niño from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,840
—
—
2020 CPH
2,917
+77
+2.7%
2024 POPCEN
3,037
+120
+4.1%
2015–2020: +2.7% total (+0.54%/yr).2020–2024: +4.1% total (+1.01%/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 Ormoc City
25thof 110
Among the top quartile of Ormoc City by population.
Share of Ormoc City
1.3%
of the city's total 238,545 residents.
Rank in Leyte
123rdof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 93.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Ormoc City (city) class
1st
Parent city 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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Santo Niño in Ormoc City during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santo Niño
Where is Barangay Santo Niño located?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is a barangay in Ormoc City, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Niño hall?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is located in Ormoc City, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Niño is Nerissa Sollano Perez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Niño?▾
You can contact Barangay Santo Niño via phone at 09709951408.
What city is Barangay Santo Niño part of?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is one of 110 barangays in Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Niño urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 Ormoc City?▾
Ormoc City is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the city'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 Santo Niño.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Niño been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Niño went from 2,917 residents to 3,037 — a change of +4.1% 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 Santo Niño in?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 110 barangays administered by Ormoc City.
How many barangays are in Ormoc City?▾
Ormoc City has 110 barangays, including Barangay Santo Niño. You can browse the full list on our Ormoc City page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Niño have?▾
Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 3,037 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ormoc City is 6541. 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 Santo Niño, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Niño 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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