Located in Tabontabon, Leyte, Barangay Aslum is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Tabontabon. It had a population of 330 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Terencio Navayra Rota(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Aslum · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Aslum
Barangay Aslum is a very small barangay in the municipality of Tabontabon, 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 Aslum had a population of 330. This made it the 15th largest of 16 barangays in Tabontabon by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Aslum accounted for approximately 2.71% of the total population of Tabontabon, which stood at 12,157 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 329 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 330 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +0.3%, consistent with a slowly expanding settlement. Barangay Aslum is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tabontabon is a municipality comprising 16 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Aslum, 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 Aslum ranks 1447th 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.
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 Tabontabon 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 Aslum from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
399
—
—
2020 CPH
329
-70
-17.5%
2024 POPCEN
330
+1
+0.3%
2015–2020: -17.5% total (-3.78%/yr).2020–2024: +0.3% total (+0.08%/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 Tabontabon
15thof 16
Among the smaller barangays of Tabontabon by population.
Share of Tabontabon
2.7%
of the municipality's total 12,157 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1447thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 12.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tabontabon (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 Aslum
Where is Barangay Aslum located?▾
Barangay Aslum is a barangay in the municipality of Tabontabon, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Aslum hall?▾
Barangay Aslum is located in Tabontabon, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Aslum?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Aslum is Terencio Navayra Rota (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Aslum?▾
You can contact Barangay Aslum via phone at 09505980856.
What municipality is Barangay Aslum part of?▾
Barangay Aslum is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Tabontabon, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Aslum urban or rural?▾
Barangay Aslum 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 Tabontabon?▾
Tabontabon 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 Aslum.
Has the population of Barangay Aslum been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Aslum went from 329 residents to 330 — a change of +0.3% 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 Aslum in?▾
Barangay Aslum 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 16 barangays administered by Tabontabon.
How many barangays are in Tabontabon?▾
Tabontabon has 16 barangays, including Barangay Aslum. You can browse the full list on our Tabontabon page.
How many residents does Barangay Aslum have?▾
Barangay Aslum had a population of 330 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Aslum?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tabontabon is 6504. 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 Aslum, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Aslum was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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