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Punong Barangay
Arle Maglinte Aling(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balagawan · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Balagawan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Balagawan is one of the administrative divisions of Silago in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balagawan had a population of 990. This made it the 6th largest of 15 barangays in Silago by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balagawan accounted for approximately 6.75% of the total population of Silago, which stood at 14,677 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 Balagawan changed from 850 to 990, a shift of +16.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Silago. Barangay Balagawan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Silago is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balagawan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Southern Leyte, which contains 500 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balagawan ranks 151st by 2024 POPCEN population. Southern Leyte is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Balagawan 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 Silago 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 Balagawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
825
—
—
2020 CPH
850
+25
+3.0%
2024 POPCEN
990
+140
+16.5%
2015–2020: +3.0% total (+0.60%/yr).2020–2024: +16.5% total (+3.89%/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 Silago
6thof 15
Among the upper half of Silago by population.
Share of Silago
6.7%
of the municipality's total 14,677 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
151stof 500
Province-wide percentile: 70.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Silago (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 Balagawan
Where is Barangay Balagawan located?▾
Barangay Balagawan is a barangay in the municipality of Silago, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balagawan hall?▾
Barangay Balagawan is located in Silago, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balagawan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balagawan is Arle Maglinte Aling (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balagawan?▾
You can contact Barangay Balagawan via phone at 09658439902.
What municipality is Barangay Balagawan part of?▾
Barangay Balagawan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Silago, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balagawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balagawan 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 Silago?▾
Silago 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 Balagawan.
Has the population of Barangay Balagawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balagawan went from 850 residents to 990 — a change of +16.5% 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 Balagawan in?▾
Barangay Balagawan is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Southern Leyte, and is one of 15 barangays administered by Silago.
How many barangays are in Silago?▾
Silago has 15 barangays, including Barangay Balagawan. You can browse the full list on our Silago page.
How many residents does Barangay Balagawan have?▾
Barangay Balagawan had a population of 990 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balagawan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Silago is 6607. 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 Balagawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balagawan 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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