Barangay Canquiason is a local government unit in Villaba, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 941 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Rodney Comonal Lucero(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Canquiason · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Canquiason
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Canquiason is one of the administrative divisions of Villaba in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Canquiason had a population of 941. This made it the 23rd largest of 35 barangays in Villaba by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Canquiason accounted for approximately 2.19% of the total population of Villaba, which stood at 42,981 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 Canquiason changed from 807 to 941, a shift of +16.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Villaba. Barangay Canquiason is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Villaba is a municipality comprising 35 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Canquiason, 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 Canquiason ranks 759th 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 Canquiason 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 Villaba 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 Canquiason from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
671
—
—
2020 CPH
807
+136
+20.3%
2024 POPCEN
941
+134
+16.6%
2015–2020: +20.3% total (+3.76%/yr).2020–2024: +16.6% total (+3.92%/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 Villaba
23rdof 35
Among the lower half of Villaba by population.
Share of Villaba
2.2%
of the municipality's total 42,981 residents.
Rank in Leyte
759thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 54.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Villaba (municipality) class
3rd
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 Canquiason
Where is Barangay Canquiason located?▾
Barangay Canquiason is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Canquiason hall?▾
Barangay Canquiason is located in Villaba, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Canquiason?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Canquiason is Rodney Comonal Lucero (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Canquiason?▾
You can contact Barangay Canquiason via phone at 09610342856.
What municipality is Barangay Canquiason part of?▾
Barangay Canquiason is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Villaba, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Canquiason urban or rural?▾
Barangay Canquiason 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 Villaba?▾
Villaba is classified as a 3rd 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 Canquiason.
Has the population of Barangay Canquiason been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Canquiason went from 807 residents to 941 — a change of +16.6% 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 Canquiason in?▾
Barangay Canquiason 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 35 barangays administered by Villaba.
How many barangays are in Villaba?▾
Villaba has 35 barangays, including Barangay Canquiason. You can browse the full list on our Villaba page.
How many residents does Barangay Canquiason have?▾
Barangay Canquiason had a population of 941 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Canquiason?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Villaba is 6537. 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 Canquiason, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Canquiason 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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