Barangay Pitogo is a local government unit in Santa Fe, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 685 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
Jericho Potazo Parado(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Pitogo · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Pitogo
Barangay Pitogo 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 Pitogo had a population of 685. This made it the 16th largest of 20 barangays in Santa Fe by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Pitogo accounted for approximately 2.99% 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 Pitogo moved from 690 residents to 685, an intercensal change of -0.7%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Pitogo 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 Pitogo, 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 Pitogo ranks 1022nd 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 Pitogo 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 Pitogo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
654
—
—
2020 CPH
690
+36
+5.5%
2024 POPCEN
685
-5
-0.7%
2015–2020: +5.5% total (+1.08%/yr).2020–2024: -0.7% total (-0.18%/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
16thof 20
Among the lower half of Santa Fe by population.
Share of Santa Fe
3.0%
of the municipality's total 22,889 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1022ndof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 38.
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 Pitogo
Where is Barangay Pitogo located?▾
Barangay Pitogo is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Fe, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Pitogo hall?▾
Barangay Pitogo 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 Pitogo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Pitogo is Jericho Potazo Parado (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Pitogo?▾
You can contact Barangay Pitogo via phone at 09635110646.
What municipality is Barangay Pitogo part of?▾
Barangay Pitogo is one of 20 barangays in the municipality of Santa Fe, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Pitogo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Pitogo 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 Pitogo.
Has the population of Barangay Pitogo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Pitogo went from 690 residents to 685 — a change of -0.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Pitogo in?▾
Barangay Pitogo 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 Pitogo. You can browse the full list on our Santa Fe page.
How many residents does Barangay Pitogo have?▾
Barangay Pitogo had a population of 685 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Pitogo?▾
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 Pitogo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Pitogo was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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