Located in Santa Fe, Leyte, Barangay Catoogan is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Santa Fe. It had a population of 516 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Norma Mosca Calceta(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Catoogan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Catoogan
Barangay Catoogan is a small barangay in the municipality of Santa Fe, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Catoogan had a population of 516. This made it the 18th largest of 20 barangays in Santa Fe by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Catoogan accounted for approximately 2.25% of the total population of Santa Fe, which stood at 22,889 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Catoogan moved from 661 residents to 516, an intercensal change of -21.9%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Catoogan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Fe is a municipality comprising 20 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Catoogan, 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 Catoogan ranks 1229th 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 Catoogan 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 Santa Fe 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 Catoogan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
627
—
—
2020 CPH
661
+34
+5.4%
2024 POPCEN
516
-145
-21.9%
2015–2020: +5.4% total (+1.06%/yr).2020–2024: -21.9% total (-6.00%/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 Santa Fe
18thof 20
Among the smaller barangays of Santa Fe by population.
Share of Santa Fe
2.3%
of the municipality's total 22,889 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1229thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 25.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Fe (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 Catoogan
Where is Barangay Catoogan located?▾
Barangay Catoogan is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Fe, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Catoogan hall?▾
Barangay Catoogan is located in Santa Fe, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Catoogan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Catoogan is Norma Mosca Calceta (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Catoogan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Catoogan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Fe LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Catoogan part of?▾
Barangay Catoogan is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Santa Fe, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Catoogan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Catoogan 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 Santa Fe?▾
Santa Fe 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 Catoogan.
Has the population of Barangay Catoogan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Catoogan went from 661 residents to 516 — a change of -21.9% 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 Catoogan in?▾
Barangay Catoogan 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 20 barangays administered by Santa Fe.
How many barangays are in Santa Fe?▾
Santa Fe has 20 barangays, including Barangay Catoogan. You can browse the full list on our Santa Fe page.
How many residents does Barangay Catoogan have?▾
Barangay Catoogan had a population of 516 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Catoogan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Fe is 6513. 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 Catoogan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Catoogan 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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