Located in Calanasan, Apayao, Barangay Santa Elena is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Calanasan. It had a population of 283 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Santa Elena forms part of Calanasan, a municipality in Apayao, and is classified as a very small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Elena had a population of 283. This made it the 15th largest of 18 barangays in Calanasan by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Elena accounted for approximately 2.32% of the total population of Calanasan, which stood at 12,176 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Santa Elena changed from 253 to 283, a shift of +11.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Calanasan. Barangay Santa Elena is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Calanasan is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Elena, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Apayao, which contains 133 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Elena ranks 122nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Apayao is classified as a 3rd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Elena 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 Calanasan 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 Elena from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
292
—
—
2020 CPH
253
-39
-13.4%
2024 POPCEN
283
+30
+11.9%
2015–2020: -13.4% total (-2.83%/yr).2020–2024: +11.9% total (+2.84%/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 Calanasan
15thof 18
Among the smaller barangays of Calanasan by population.
Share of Calanasan
2.3%
of the municipality's total 12,176 residents.
Rank in Apayao
122ndof 133
Province-wide percentile: 9.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Calanasan (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 Elena
Where is Barangay Santa Elena located?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is a barangay in the municipality of Calanasan, Apayao, CAR, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Elena hall?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is located in Calanasan, Apayao, CAR, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Elena?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Elena is Jay-ar Ablan Estrellon (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Elena?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Elena is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Calanasan LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Elena part of?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Calanasan, Apayao, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Elena urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Elena 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 Calanasan?▾
Calanasan 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 Elena.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Elena been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Elena went from 253 residents to 283 — a change of +11.9% 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 Elena in?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is part of the CAR administrative region of the Philippines. Within CAR, the barangay falls under the province of Apayao, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Calanasan.
How many barangays are in Calanasan?▾
Calanasan has 18 barangays, including Barangay Santa Elena. You can browse the full list on our Calanasan page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Elena have?▾
Barangay Santa Elena had a population of 283 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Elena was last updated on 2026-05-29. 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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