Barugo, Leyte, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Leyte Philippines, within Region VIII – Eastern Visayas, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Barugo, in the Leyte province, within Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) in the Republic of The Philippines Abango • Amahit • Balire • Balud • Bukid • Bulod • Busay • Cabarasan • Cabolo-An • Calingcaguing • Can-Isak • Canomantag • Cuta • Domogdog • Duka • Guindaohan • Hiagsam • Hilaba • Hinugayan • Ibag • Minuhang • Minuswang • Pikas • Pitogo • Poblacion Dist. I • Poblacion Dist. Ii • Poblacion Dist. Iii • Poblacion Dist. Iv • Poblacion Dist. V • Poblacion Dist. Vi (New Road) • Pongso • Roosevelt • San Isidro • San Roque • Santa Rosa • Santarin • Tutug-An
Barugo, Leyte, Philippines
Municipality Class: 3rd Class
Area in Hectares: 10582.00
Population (2020 Census): 34,497
Population (2015 Census): 32,745
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.10%
Barugo, Leyte 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Dr. Aron C. Balais
Vice Mayor: Atty. Jesus B. Cabanacan
Councilors:
- Felix A. Diloy
- Josephine C. Tiu
- Roselyn L. Baltar
- Nikkos Rhet V. Astorga
- Sonia A. Cañeda
- Charee Mae M. Avila
- Eduardo C. Calzita
- Harold Edgar C. Apostol
Barugo, Leyte 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Ma. Rosario Cumpio Avestruz
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Josephine Colibao Tiu
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Antonio Cabeltis Arpon
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Jeffrey Parado Cañezal
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Jose Adrales Avestruz
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Jesus Ballesteros Cabanacan
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Roberto Albeza Modesto
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Oscar Liporada Apostol
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Rodolfo Pericas Badiable
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Federico Avestruz Ayes
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