Barangay Cogon is a barangay in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Pintuyan. It had a population of 365 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Celerino Salise Avila(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cogon · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Cogon
Barangay Cogon forms part of Pintuyan, a municipality in Southern Leyte, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cogon had a population of 365. This made it the 15th largest of 23 barangays in Pintuyan by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cogon accounted for approximately 3.34% of the total population of Pintuyan, which stood at 10,930 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 Cogon changed from 401 to 365, a shift of -9.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Pintuyan. Barangay Cogon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pintuyan is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cogon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cogon ranks 419th by 2024 POPCEN population. Southern Leyte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cogon 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 Pintuyan 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 Cogon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
328
—
—
2020 CPH
401
+73
+22.3%
2024 POPCEN
365
-36
-9.0%
2015–2020: +22.3% total (+4.10%/yr).2020–2024: -9.0% total (-2.32%/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 Pintuyan
15thof 23
Among the lower half of Pintuyan by population.
Share of Pintuyan
3.3%
of the municipality's total 10,930 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
419thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 16.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Pintuyan (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 Cogon
Where is Barangay Cogon located?▾
Barangay Cogon is a barangay in the municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cogon hall?▾
Barangay Cogon is located in Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cogon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cogon is Celerino Salise Avila (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cogon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cogon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pintuyan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cogon part of?▾
Barangay Cogon is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cogon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cogon 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 Pintuyan?▾
Pintuyan 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 Cogon.
Has the population of Barangay Cogon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cogon went from 401 residents to 365 — a change of -9.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Cogon in?▾
Barangay Cogon is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Southern Leyte, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Pintuyan.
How many barangays are in Pintuyan?▾
Pintuyan has 23 barangays, including Barangay Cogon. You can browse the full list on our Pintuyan page.
How many residents does Barangay Cogon have?▾
Barangay Cogon had a population of 365 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cogon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pintuyan is 6614. 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 Cogon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cogon was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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