Matag-ob (IPA: [mɐ'tagʔob]), officially the Municipality of Matag-ob (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,618 people.
In 1957 the barrios of Santo Rosario, Santa Rosa, Balagtas, San Vicente and Mabini were separated from the municipality of Palompon and constituted into Matag-ob.
Geography
Barangays Matag-ob is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Balagtas Bonoy Bulak Cambadbad Candelaria Cansoso Imelda Malazarte Mansaha-on Mansalip Masaba Naulayan Riverside (Poblacion) San Dionesio San Guillermo (Poblacion) San Marcelino San Sebastian San Vicente Santa Rosa Santo Rosario Talisay (Poblacion)
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Matag-ob was 18,618 people, with a density of .
Economy
Government
+ 2025-2028 Matag-ob, Leyte OfficialsPosition Name PartyStart of termEnd of termTerm Mayor Bernardino G. Tacoy June 30, 2022June 30, 20282 Vice Mayor Romeo N. Albarida June 30, 2025June 30, 20281 Councilors Artemio T. Almoroto June 30, 2022June 30, 20282 Joel N. Denoy June 30, 2022June 30, 20282 Evangeline C. Carno June 30, 2022June 30, 20282 Ricardo L. Giva June 30, 2022June 30, 20282 Rodolfo N. Suñir June 30, 2025June 30, 20281 Luz M. Boldero June 30, 2025June 30, 20281 Jose B. Yap June 30, 2025June 30, 20281 Eduardo I. Toledo June 30, 2022June 30, 20282 Ex Officio Municipal Council Members ABC President TBD January 1, 20271 SK Federation President TBD January 1, 20271
References
External links [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System