Barangay Santa Rita Norte

Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Santa Rita Norte is one of the administrative divisions of Agoo in La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay Santa Rita Norte had a population of 1,027. This made it the 32nd largest of 49 barangays in Agoo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Rita Norte accounted for approximately 1.56% of the total population of Agoo, which stood at 66,028 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay Santa Rita Norte changed from 1,158 to 1,027, a shift of -11.3% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Agoo. Barangay Santa Rita Norte is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Agoo is a municipality comprising 49 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Rita Norte, 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 Norte ranks 341st by 2020 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.