Barangay Malaguicay is a barangay in Tanauan, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tanauan. It had a population of 1,272 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ruel Royeras Tondo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Malaguicay · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Malaguicay
Situated in Tanauan, Leyte, Barangay Malaguicay is one of 54 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Malaguicay had a population of 1,272. This made it the 11th largest of 54 barangays in Tanauan by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Malaguicay accounted for approximately 2.11% of the total population of Tanauan, which stood at 60,212 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Malaguicay moved from 1,193 residents to 1,272, an intercensal change of +6.6%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Malaguicay is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tanauan is a municipality comprising 54 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Malaguicay, 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 Malaguicay ranks 517th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Malaguicay 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 Tanauan 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 Malaguicay from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,145
—
—
2020 CPH
1,193
+48
+4.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,272
+79
+6.6%
2015–2020: +4.2% total (+0.82%/yr).2020–2024: +6.6% total (+1.62%/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 Tanauan
11thof 54
Among the top quartile of Tanauan by population.
Share of Tanauan
2.1%
of the municipality's total 60,212 residents.
Rank in Leyte
517thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 69.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tanauan (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Malaguicay
Where is Barangay Malaguicay located?▾
Barangay Malaguicay is a barangay in the municipality of Tanauan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Malaguicay hall?▾
Barangay Malaguicay is located in Tanauan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Malaguicay?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Malaguicay is Ruel Royeras Tondo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Malaguicay?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Malaguicay is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tanauan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Malaguicay part of?▾
Barangay Malaguicay is one of 54 barangays in the municipality of Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Malaguicay urban or rural?▾
Barangay Malaguicay 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 Tanauan?▾
Tanauan 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 Malaguicay.
Has the population of Barangay Malaguicay been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Malaguicay went from 1,193 residents to 1,272 — a change of +6.6% 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 Malaguicay in?▾
Barangay Malaguicay 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 54 barangays administered by Tanauan.
How many barangays are in Tanauan?▾
Tanauan has 54 barangays, including Barangay Malaguicay. You can browse the full list on our Tanauan page.
How many residents does Barangay Malaguicay have?▾
Barangay Malaguicay had a population of 1,272 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Malaguicay?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tanauan is 6502. 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 Malaguicay, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Malaguicay 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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