Located in San Miguel, Leyte, Barangay Pinarigusan is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of San Miguel. It had a population of 555 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joemer Ragub Lego(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pinarigusan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Pinarigusan
Situated in San Miguel, Leyte, Barangay Pinarigusan is one of 21 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Pinarigusan had a population of 555. This made it the 16th largest of 21 barangays in San Miguel by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pinarigusan accounted for approximately 2.73% of the total population of San Miguel, which stood at 20,322 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Pinarigusan moved from 525 residents to 555, an intercensal change of +5.7%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Pinarigusan 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 Pinarigusan, 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 Pinarigusan ranks 1178th 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 Pinarigusan 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 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 Pinarigusan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
581
—
—
2020 CPH
525
-56
-9.6%
2024 POPCEN
555
+30
+5.7%
2015–2020: -9.6% total (-2.01%/yr).2020–2024: +5.7% total (+1.40%/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
16thof 21
Among the lower half of San Miguel by population.
Share of San Miguel
2.7%
of the municipality's total 20,322 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1178thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 28.
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 Pinarigusan
Where is Barangay Pinarigusan located?▾
Barangay Pinarigusan is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pinarigusan hall?▾
Barangay Pinarigusan 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 Pinarigusan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pinarigusan is Joemer Ragub Lego (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pinarigusan?▾
You can contact Barangay Pinarigusan via phone at 09300637327.
What municipality is Barangay Pinarigusan part of?▾
Barangay Pinarigusan is one of 21 barangays in the municipality of San Miguel, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pinarigusan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pinarigusan 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 Pinarigusan.
Has the population of Barangay Pinarigusan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pinarigusan went from 525 residents to 555 — a change of +5.7% 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 Pinarigusan in?▾
Barangay Pinarigusan 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 Pinarigusan. You can browse the full list on our San Miguel page.
How many residents does Barangay Pinarigusan have?▾
Barangay Pinarigusan had a population of 555 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pinarigusan?▾
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 Pinarigusan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pinarigusan 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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