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Punong Barangay
Alex Globo Davocol(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balire · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Balire
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Balire is one of the administrative divisions of Tunga in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balire had a population of 849. This made it the 7th largest of 8 barangays in Tunga by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balire accounted for approximately 10.23% of the total population of Tunga, which stood at 8,301 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 Balire changed from 757 to 849, a shift of +12.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Tunga. Barangay Balire is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Tunga is a municipality comprising 8 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balire, 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 Balire ranks 847th 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 Balire 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 Tunga 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 Balire from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
818
—
—
2020 CPH
757
-61
-7.5%
2024 POPCEN
849
+92
+12.2%
2015–2020: -7.5% total (-1.54%/yr).2020–2024: +12.2% total (+2.91%/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 Tunga
7thof 8
Among the lower half of Tunga by population.
Share of Tunga
10.2%
of the municipality's total 8,301 residents.
Rank in Leyte
847thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 48.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Tunga (municipality) class
6th*
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 Balire
Where is Barangay Balire located?▾
Barangay Balire is a barangay in the municipality of Tunga, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balire hall?▾
Barangay Balire is located in Tunga, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balire?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balire is Alex Globo Davocol (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balire?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Balire is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Tunga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Balire part of?▾
Barangay Balire is one of 8 barangays in the municipality of Tunga, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balire urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balire 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 Tunga?▾
Tunga is classified as a 6th* 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 Balire.
Has the population of Barangay Balire been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balire went from 757 residents to 849 — a change of +12.2% 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 Balire in?▾
Barangay Balire 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 8 barangays administered by Tunga.
How many barangays are in Tunga?▾
Tunga has 8 barangays, including Barangay Balire. You can browse the full list on our Tunga page.
How many residents does Barangay Balire have?▾
Barangay Balire had a population of 849 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balire?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Tunga is 6528. 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 Balire, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balire 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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