Barangay Santa Monica is a barangay in Bauang, La Union, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Bauang. It had a population of 1,446 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Marvin Castillejos Caccam(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Monica · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Santa Monica
Barangay Santa Monica forms part of Bauang, a municipality in La Union, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Monica had a population of 1,446. This made it the 23rd largest of 39 barangays in Bauang by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Monica accounted for approximately 1.86% of the total population of Bauang, which stood at 77,670 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,279 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,446 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +13.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Santa Monica is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Bauang is a municipality comprising 39 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Monica, 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 Monica ranks 212th 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.
Barangay Santa Monica 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.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Bauang 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 Monica from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,276
—
—
2020 CPH
1,279
+3
+0.2%
2024 POPCEN
1,446
+167
+13.1%
2015–2020: +0.2% total (+0.05%/yr).2020–2024: +13.1% total (+3.12%/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 Bauang
23rdof 39
Among the lower half of Bauang by population.
Share of Bauang
1.9%
of the municipality's total 77,670 residents.
Rank in La Union
212thof 576
Province-wide percentile: 63.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Bauang (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 Monica
Where is Barangay Santa Monica located?▾
Barangay Santa Monica is a barangay in the municipality of Bauang, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Monica hall?▾
Barangay Santa Monica is located in Bauang, La Union, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Monica?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Monica is Marvin Castillejos Caccam (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Monica?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Monica via phone at 09027224793.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Monica part of?▾
Barangay Santa Monica is one of 39 barangays in the municipality of Bauang, La Union, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Monica urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Monica 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 Bauang?▾
Bauang 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 Monica.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Monica been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Monica went from 1,279 residents to 1,446 — a change of +13.1% 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 Santa Monica in?▾
Barangay Santa Monica 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 39 barangays administered by Bauang.
How many barangays are in Bauang?▾
Bauang has 39 barangays, including Barangay Santa Monica. You can browse the full list on our Bauang page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Monica have?▾
Barangay Santa Monica had a population of 1,446 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Monica?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Bauang is 2501. 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 Monica, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Monica was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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