Located in Palompon, Leyte, Barangay Catigahan is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Palompon. It had a population of 208 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lolito Lamoste Valle SR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Catigahan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Catigahan
Situated in Palompon, Leyte, Barangay Catigahan is one of 50 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Catigahan had a population of 208. This made it the 48th largest of 50 barangays in Palompon by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Catigahan accounted for approximately 0.35% of the total population of Palompon, which stood at 59,486 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Catigahan moved from 206 residents to 208, an intercensal change of +1.0%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Catigahan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Palompon is a municipality comprising 50 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Catigahan, 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 Catigahan ranks 1559th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Catigahan is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms 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 Palompon 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 Catigahan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
345
—
—
2020 CPH
206
-139
-40.3%
2024 POPCEN
208
+2
+1.0%
2015–2020: -40.3% total (-9.80%/yr).2020–2024: +1.0% total (+0.24%/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 Palompon
48thof 50
Among the smaller barangays of Palompon by population.
Share of Palompon
0.35%
of the municipality's total 59,486 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1559thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 5.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Palompon (municipality) class
2nd*
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 Catigahan
Where is Barangay Catigahan located?▾
Barangay Catigahan is a barangay in the municipality of Palompon, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Catigahan hall?▾
Barangay Catigahan is located in Palompon, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Catigahan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Catigahan is Lolito Lamoste Valle SR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Catigahan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Catigahan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Palompon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Catigahan part of?▾
Barangay Catigahan is one of 50 barangays in the municipality of Palompon, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Catigahan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Catigahan 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 Palompon?▾
Palompon is classified as a 2nd* 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 Catigahan.
Has the population of Barangay Catigahan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Catigahan went from 206 residents to 208 — a change of +1.0% 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 Catigahan in?▾
Barangay Catigahan 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 50 barangays administered by Palompon.
How many barangays are in Palompon?▾
Palompon has 50 barangays, including Barangay Catigahan. You can browse the full list on our Palompon page.
How many residents does Barangay Catigahan have?▾
Barangay Catigahan had a population of 208 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Catigahan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Palompon is 6538. 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 Catigahan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Catigahan 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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