Barangay Tinghub is a barangay in Villaba, Leyte, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Villaba. It had a population of 743 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Elvis Mandawe Arañez(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Tinghub · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Tinghub
Situated in Villaba, Leyte, Barangay Tinghub is one of 35 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Tinghub had a population of 743. This made it the 27th largest of 35 barangays in Villaba by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Tinghub accounted for approximately 1.73% 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 Tinghub changed from 720 to 743, a shift of +3.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Villaba. Barangay Tinghub 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 Tinghub, 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 Tinghub ranks 949th 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 Tinghub 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 Tinghub from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
673
—
—
2020 CPH
720
+47
+7.0%
2024 POPCEN
743
+23
+3.2%
2015–2020: +7.0% total (+1.36%/yr).2020–2024: +3.2% total (+0.79%/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
27thof 35
Among the lower half of Villaba by population.
Share of Villaba
1.7%
of the municipality's total 42,981 residents.
Rank in Leyte
949thof 1,641
Province-wide percentile: 42.
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 Tinghub
Where is Barangay Tinghub located?▾
Barangay Tinghub is a barangay in the municipality of Villaba, Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Tinghub hall?▾
Barangay Tinghub 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 Tinghub?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Tinghub is Elvis Mandawe Arañez (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Tinghub?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Tinghub is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Villaba LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Tinghub part of?▾
Barangay Tinghub is one of 35 barangays in the municipality of Villaba, Leyte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Tinghub urban or rural?▾
Barangay Tinghub 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 Tinghub.
Has the population of Barangay Tinghub been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Tinghub went from 720 residents to 743 — a change of +3.2% 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 Tinghub in?▾
Barangay Tinghub 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 Tinghub. You can browse the full list on our Villaba page.
How many residents does Barangay Tinghub have?▾
Barangay Tinghub had a population of 743 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Tinghub?▾
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 Tinghub, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Tinghub 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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