Barangay Libagong is a local government unit in Villaba, Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,465 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Primary PHLPost ZIP for Villaba. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Lancelot Ysorio Lago(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Libagong · Data updated 2026-05-29
About Barangay Libagong
Barangay Libagong is a small barangay in the municipality of Villaba, located in the province of Leyte, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Libagong had a population of 1,465. This made it the 9th largest of 35 barangays in Villaba by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Libagong accounted for approximately 3.41% 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 Libagong changed from 1,314 to 1,465, a shift of +11.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Villaba. Barangay Libagong 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 Libagong, 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 Libagong ranks 414th 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Libagong from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,314
—
—
2020 CPH
1,314
0
0.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,465
+151
+11.5%
2015–2020: 0.0% total (0.00%/yr).2020–2024: +11.5% total (+2.76%/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
9thof 35
Among the top quartile of Villaba by population.
Share of Villaba
3.4%
of the municipality's total 42,981 residents.
Rank in Leyte
414thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 75.
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 Libagong
Where is Barangay Libagong located?▾
Barangay Libagong is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Libagong hall?▾
Barangay Libagong 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 Libagong?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Libagong is Lancelot Ysorio Lago (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Libagong?▾
You can contact Barangay Libagong via phone at 09281604695.
What municipality is Barangay Libagong part of?▾
Barangay Libagong is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Villaba, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Libagong urban or rural?▾
Barangay Libagong 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 Libagong.
Has the population of Barangay Libagong been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Libagong went from 1,314 residents to 1,465 — a change of +11.5% 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 Libagong in?▾
Barangay Libagong 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 Libagong. You can browse the full list on our Villaba page.
How many residents does Barangay Libagong have?▾
Barangay Libagong had a population of 1,465 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Libagong?▾
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 Libagong, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Libagong was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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