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Punong Barangay
Cesar Cornejo Duque(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Gapas · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Gapas
Barangay Gapas 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 Gapas had a population of 901. This made it the 11th largest of 20 barangays in Santa Fe by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Gapas accounted for approximately 3.94% of the total population of Santa Fe, which stood at 22,889 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 913 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 901 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -1.3%, consistent with a broadly stable settlement. Barangay Gapas 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 Gapas, 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 Gapas ranks 793rd 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 Gapas 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 Gapas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
757
—
—
2020 CPH
913
+156
+20.6%
2024 POPCEN
901
-12
-1.3%
2015–2020: +20.6% total (+3.82%/yr).2020–2024: -1.3% total (-0.33%/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
11thof 20
Among the upper half of Santa Fe by population.
Share of Santa Fe
3.9%
of the municipality's total 22,889 residents.
Rank in Leyte
793rdof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 52.
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 Gapas
Where is Barangay Gapas located?▾
Barangay Gapas is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Fe, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Gapas hall?▾
Barangay Gapas 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 Gapas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Gapas is Cesar Cornejo Duque (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Gapas?▾
You can contact Barangay Gapas via phone at 09510337995.
What municipality is Barangay Gapas part of?▾
Barangay Gapas is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Santa Fe, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Gapas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Gapas 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 Gapas.
Has the population of Barangay Gapas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Gapas went from 913 residents to 901 — a change of -1.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Gapas in?▾
Barangay Gapas 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 Gapas. You can browse the full list on our Santa Fe page.
How many residents does Barangay Gapas have?▾
Barangay Gapas had a population of 901 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Gapas?▾
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 Gapas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Gapas 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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