Barangay Santo Niño is a local government unit in Araceli, Palawan, in the MIMAROPA Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 593 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Araceli. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Niño · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santo Niño
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Santo Niño is one of the administrative divisions of Araceli in Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 593. This made it the 11th largest of 13 barangays in Araceli by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Niño accounted for approximately 4.07% of the total population of Araceli, which stood at 14,554 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 490 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 593 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +21.0%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Santo Niño is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Araceli is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Niño, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Palawan, which contains 433 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Niño ranks 389th by 2024 POPCEN population. Palawan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santo Niño is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Santo Niño is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Population history of Barangay Santo Niño from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
592
—
—
2020 CPH
490
-102
-17.2%
2024 POPCEN
593
+103
+21.0%
2015–2020: -17.2% total (-3.71%/yr).2020–2024: +21.0% total (+4.89%/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 Araceli
11thof 13
Among the smaller barangays of Araceli by population.
Share of Araceli
4.1%
of the municipality's total 14,554 residents.
Rank in Palawan
389thof 433
Province-wide percentile: 10.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Araceli (municipality) class
4th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Santo Niño in Araceli during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santo Niño
Where is Barangay Santo Niño located?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is a barangay in the municipality of Araceli, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Niño hall?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is located in Araceli, Palawan, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Santo Niño is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Niño?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santo Niño is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Araceli LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Niño part of?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Araceli, Palawan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Niño urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 Araceli?▾
Araceli is classified as a 4th 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 Santo Niño.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Niño been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Niño went from 490 residents to 593 — a change of +21.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santo Niño in?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Palawan, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Araceli.
How many barangays are in Araceli?▾
Araceli has 13 barangays, including Barangay Santo Niño. You can browse the full list on our Araceli page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Niño have?▾
Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 593 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Araceli is 5311. 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 Santo Niño, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Niño was last updated on 2026-05-25. 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-25.
