Located in San Miguel, Leyte, Barangay Canap is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of San Miguel. It had a population of 1,001 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Norita L. Acebo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Canap · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Canap
Barangay Canap forms part of San Miguel, a municipality in Leyte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Canap had a population of 1,001. This made it the 7th largest of 21 barangays in San Miguel by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Canap accounted for approximately 4.93% of the total population of San Miguel, which stood at 20,322 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 Canap changed from 929 to 1,001, a shift of +7.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in San Miguel. Barangay Canap is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Miguel is a municipality comprising 21 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Canap, 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 Canap ranks 701st 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 San Miguel 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 Canap from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
906
—
—
2020 CPH
929
+23
+2.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,001
+72
+7.8%
2015–2020: +2.5% total (+0.50%/yr).2020–2024: +7.8% total (+1.88%/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 San Miguel
7thof 21
Among the upper half of San Miguel by population.
Share of San Miguel
4.9%
of the municipality's total 20,322 residents.
Rank in Leyte
701stof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 57.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
San Miguel (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 Canap
Where is Barangay Canap located?▾
Barangay Canap is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Canap hall?▾
Barangay Canap is located in San Miguel, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Canap?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Canap is Norita L. Acebo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Canap?▾
You can contact Barangay Canap via phone at 09672168093.
What municipality is Barangay Canap part of?▾
Barangay Canap is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of San Miguel, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Canap urban or rural?▾
Barangay Canap 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 San Miguel?▾
San Miguel 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 Canap.
Has the population of Barangay Canap been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Canap went from 929 residents to 1,001 — a change of +7.8% 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 Canap in?▾
Barangay Canap 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 21 barangays administered by San Miguel.
How many barangays are in San Miguel?▾
San Miguel has 21 barangays, including Barangay Canap. You can browse the full list on our San Miguel page.
How many residents does Barangay Canap have?▾
Barangay Canap had a population of 1,001 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Canap?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Miguel is 6518. 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 Canap, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Canap 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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