Located in Tabontabon, Leyte, Barangay Guingawan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Tabontabon. It had a population of 619 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Guingawan · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Guingawan
Situated in Tabontabon, Leyte, Barangay Guingawan is one of 16 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Guingawan had a population of 619. This made it the 12th largest of 16 barangays in Tabontabon by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Guingawan accounted for approximately 5.09% of the total population of Tabontabon, which stood at 12,157 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 Guingawan changed from 693 to 619, a shift of -10.7% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Tabontabon. Barangay Guingawan 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 Guingawan, 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 Guingawan ranks 1086th 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Guingawan is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Guingawan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
580
—
—
2020 CPH
693
+113
+19.5%
2024 POPCEN
619
-74
-10.7%
2015–2020: +19.5% total (+3.62%/yr).2020–2024: -10.7% total (-2.78%/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
12thof 16
Among the lower half of Tabontabon by population.
Share of Tabontabon
5.1%
of the municipality's total 12,157 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1086thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 34.
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 Guingawan
Where is Barangay Guingawan located?▾
Barangay Guingawan is a barangay in the municipality of Tabontabon, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Guingawan hall?▾
Barangay Guingawan 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 Guingawan?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Guingawan is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Guingawan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Guingawan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tabontabon LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Guingawan part of?▾
Barangay Guingawan is one of 16 barangays in the municipality of Tabontabon, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Guingawan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Guingawan 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 Guingawan.
Has the population of Barangay Guingawan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Guingawan went from 693 residents to 619 — a change of -10.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Guingawan in?▾
Barangay Guingawan 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 Guingawan. You can browse the full list on our Tabontabon page.
How many residents does Barangay Guingawan have?▾
Barangay Guingawan had a population of 619 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Guingawan?▾
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 Guingawan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Guingawan 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-24.
