Real Estate in Barangay 56-A
Tacloban's Barangay 56-A barangay — a compact urban barangay within the city's established residential grid. Explore listings in this high-flood-risk area.
About Barangay 56-A
Barangay 56-A anchors part of Tacloban's community in Leyte. Flood risk is a key due diligence item in Tacloban — verify the property's specific flood history before committing. Urban numbered barangays have a consistent character: dense residential, active pedestrian streets, and walkable access to nearby wet markets and commercial strips — a practical choice for buyers who do not rely on private vehicles. For those buying in Barangay 56-A, practical day-to-day considerations include the commute to Tacloban's employment centers, proximity to the public market, and access to public schools. house-and-lot units, townhouses, and low-rise condominiums at stable price points represent the core property offering in this barangay.
Location Details
Flood Risk
High Flood Risk
Buyers in Barangay 56-A should treat flood risk as a primary — not secondary — due diligence item. Tacloban carries a high flood-risk rating, and this barangay shares that profile. Request DRRMO flood history records, inspect drainage proximity, verify the property's floor level above the nearest waterway, and consider whether flood insurance is available.
Transport
Barangay 56-A residents use tricycles for intra-barangay movement and jeepney or UV Express vans to reach Tacloban's commercial and employment centers. Road access from the barangay to Tacloban's main arterial road is the key infrastructure factor for buyers evaluating daily commute viability.
Amenities
The barangay amenity base in Barangay 56-A includes a health center, elementary school, and community hall. Tacloban proper has the larger facilities: the public market, rural health unit, government offices, and any commercial retail serving the wider municipality.
Growth Potential
The established market of Tacloban means Barangay 56-A offers predictable real estate dynamics: stable prices, consistent demand from local families and workers, and no dramatic peaks or troughs. A sound choice for first-time buyers and long-term owner-occupiers.
Properties
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Buyer Questions
Frequently asked about Barangay 56-A real estate
Is Barangay 56-A in Tacloban a safe neighborhood?
Neighborhood safety in Barangay 56-A can be verified through the local PNP station's barangay crime statistics. The barangay tanod (security watch) and the local barangay council also maintain safety records. For the most accurate assessment, visit the barangay hall and speak with long-time residents about the security situation.
What is the community life like in Barangay 56-A, Tacloban?
Barangay 56-A has the community character typical of Philippine barangays: a strong neighborhood network anchored by the barangay hall, annual fiestas, and community-level social events. The covered court and multi-purpose hall serve as gathering spaces. Residents new to the area typically integrate into the community through the barangay-level social structure.
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