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Punong Barangay
Lydia Carbo Suyom(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Capangihan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Capangihan
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Capangihan is one of the administrative divisions of Tolosa in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Capangihan had a population of 649. This made it the 13th largest of 15 barangays in Tolosa by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Capangihan accounted for approximately 2.95% of the total population of Tolosa, which stood at 22,016 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 635 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 649 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.2%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Capangihan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tolosa is a municipality comprising 15 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Capangihan, 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 Capangihan ranks 1052nd 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.
Barangay Capangihan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Tolosa 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 Capangihan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
732
—
—
2020 CPH
635
-97
-13.3%
2024 POPCEN
649
+14
+2.2%
2015–2020: -13.3% total (-2.80%/yr).2020–2024: +2.2% total (+0.55%/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 Tolosa
13thof 15
Among the smaller barangays of Tolosa by population.
Share of Tolosa
2.9%
of the municipality's total 22,016 residents.
Rank in Leyte
1052ndof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 36.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tolosa (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 Capangihan
Where is Barangay Capangihan located?▾
Barangay Capangihan is a barangay in the municipality of Tolosa, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Capangihan hall?▾
Barangay Capangihan is located in Tolosa, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Capangihan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Capangihan is Lydia Carbo Suyom (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Capangihan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Capangihan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tolosa LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Capangihan part of?▾
Barangay Capangihan is one of 15 barangays in the municipality of Tolosa, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Capangihan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Capangihan 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 Tolosa?▾
Tolosa 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 Capangihan.
Has the population of Barangay Capangihan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Capangihan went from 635 residents to 649 — a change of +2.2% 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 Capangihan in?▾
Barangay Capangihan 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 15 barangays administered by Tolosa.
How many barangays are in Tolosa?▾
Tolosa has 15 barangays, including Barangay Capangihan. You can browse the full list on our Tolosa page.
How many residents does Barangay Capangihan have?▾
Barangay Capangihan had a population of 649 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Capangihan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tolosa is 6503. 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 Capangihan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Capangihan 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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