Barangay Hindangan is a local government unit in Sogod, Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 158 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lolita Salubre Pepe(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Hindangan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Hindangan
Situated in Sogod, Southern Leyte, Barangay Hindangan is one of 45 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Hindangan had a population of 158. This made it the 43rd largest of 45 barangays in Sogod by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Hindangan accounted for approximately 0.32% of the total population of Sogod, which stood at 48,815 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 153 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 158 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +3.3%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Hindangan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sogod is a municipality comprising 45 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Hindangan, 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 Hindangan ranks 488th 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Sogod 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 Hindangan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
123
—
—
2020 CPH
153
+30
+24.4%
2024 POPCEN
158
+5
+3.3%
2015–2020: +24.4% total (+4.46%/yr).2020–2024: +3.3% total (+0.81%/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 Sogod
43rdof 45
Among the smaller barangays of Sogod by population.
Share of Sogod
0.32%
of the municipality's total 48,815 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
488thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 3.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sogod (municipality) class
2nd
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Hindangan in Sogod during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Hindangan
Where is Barangay Hindangan located?▾
Barangay Hindangan is a barangay in the municipality of Sogod, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Hindangan hall?▾
Barangay Hindangan is located in Sogod, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Hindangan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Hindangan is Lolita Salubre Pepe (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Hindangan?▾
You can contact Barangay Hindangan via phone at 09516490473.
What municipality is Barangay Hindangan part of?▾
Barangay Hindangan is one of 45 barangays in the municipality of Sogod, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Hindangan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Hindangan 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 Sogod?▾
Sogod is classified as a 2nd 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 Hindangan.
Has the population of Barangay Hindangan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Hindangan went from 153 residents to 158 — a change of +3.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Hindangan in?▾
Barangay Hindangan 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 45 barangays administered by Sogod.
How many barangays are in Sogod?▾
Sogod has 45 barangays, including Barangay Hindangan. You can browse the full list on our Sogod page.
How many residents does Barangay Hindangan have?▾
Barangay Hindangan had a population of 158 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Hindangan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sogod is 6606. 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 Hindangan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Hindangan 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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