Situated in the municipality of Agoo, La Union, Barangay Santa Rita East is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 705 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Benjamin Asperin Padilla JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Rita East · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Santa Rita East
Barangay Santa Rita East is a small barangay in the municipality of Agoo, located in the province of La Union, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Rita East had a population of 705. This made it the 45th largest of 49 barangays in Agoo by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Rita East accounted for approximately 1.08% of the total population of Agoo, which stood at 65,256 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santa Rita East moved from 708 residents to 705, an intercensal change of -0.4%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Santa Rita East is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Agoo is a municipality comprising 49 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Rita East, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of La Union, which contains 576 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Rita East ranks 467th by 2024 POPCEN population. La Union 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 Agoo 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 Santa Rita East from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
777
—
—
2020 CPH
708
-69
-8.9%
2024 POPCEN
705
-3
-0.4%
2015–2020: -8.9% total (-1.84%/yr).2020–2024: -0.4% total (-0.11%/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 Agoo
45thof 49
Among the smaller barangays of Agoo by population.
Share of Agoo
1.1%
of the municipality's total 65,256 residents.
Rank in La Union
467thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 19.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Agoo (municipality) class
1st
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 Santa Rita East
Where is Barangay Santa Rita East located?▾
Barangay Santa Rita East is a barangay in the municipality of Agoo, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Rita East hall?▾
Barangay Santa Rita East is located in Agoo, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Rita East?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Rita East is Benjamin Asperin Padilla JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Rita East?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Rita East via phone at 09951685970.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Rita East part of?▾
Barangay Santa Rita East is one of 49 barangays in the municipality of Agoo, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Rita East urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Rita East 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 Agoo?▾
Agoo is classified as a 1st 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 Santa Rita East.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Rita East been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Rita East went from 708 residents to 705 — a change of -0.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santa Rita East in?▾
Barangay Santa Rita East is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of La Union, and is one of 49 barangays administered by Agoo.
How many barangays are in Agoo?▾
Agoo has 49 barangays, including Barangay Santa Rita East. You can browse the full list on our Agoo page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Rita East have?▾
Barangay Santa Rita East had a population of 705 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Rita East?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Agoo is 2504. 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 Santa Rita East, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Rita East was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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