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Barangay Higosoan is a very small barangay in the municipality of Tomas Oppus, located in the province of Southern Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Higosoan had a population of 270. This made it the 27th largest of 29 barangays in Tomas Oppus by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Higosoan accounted for approximately 1.60% of the total population of Tomas Oppus, which stood at 16,846 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Higosoan moved from 345 residents to 270, an intercensal change of -21.7%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Higosoan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tomas Oppus is a municipality comprising 29 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Higosoan, 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 Higosoan ranks 460th 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.
Barangay Higosoan 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 Tomas Oppus 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 Higosoan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
312
—
—
2020 CPH
345
+33
+10.6%
2024 POPCEN
270
-75
-21.7%
2015–2020: +10.6% total (+2.03%/yr).2020–2024: -21.7% total (-5.94%/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 Tomas Oppus
27thof 29
Among the smaller barangays of Tomas Oppus by population.
Share of Tomas Oppus
1.6%
of the municipality's total 16,846 residents.
Rank in Southern Leyte
460thof 500
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tomas Oppus (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 Higosoan
Where is Barangay Higosoan located?▾
Barangay Higosoan is a barangay in the municipality of Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Higosoan hall?▾
Barangay Higosoan is located in Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Higosoan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Higosoan is Saturnino Abrea Dante (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Higosoan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Higosoan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tomas Oppus LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Higosoan part of?▾
Barangay Higosoan is one of 29 barangays in the municipality of Tomas Oppus, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Higosoan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Higosoan 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 Tomas Oppus?▾
Tomas Oppus 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 Higosoan.
Has the population of Barangay Higosoan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Higosoan went from 345 residents to 270 — a change of -21.7% 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 Higosoan in?▾
Barangay Higosoan 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 29 barangays administered by Tomas Oppus.
How many barangays are in Tomas Oppus?▾
Tomas Oppus has 29 barangays, including Barangay Higosoan. You can browse the full list on our Tomas Oppus page.
How many residents does Barangay Higosoan have?▾
Barangay Higosoan had a population of 270 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Higosoan 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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