Barangay IV (Pob.)

Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay IV (Pob.) is one of the administrative divisions of City of Sto. Tomas in Batangas, CALABARZON, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay IV (Pob.) had a population of 3,427. This made it the 18th largest of 30 barangays in City of Sto. Tomas by population, placing it in the middle tier of the city. Residents of Barangay IV (Pob.) accounted for approximately 1.57% of the total population of City of Sto. Tomas, which stood at 218,500 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay IV (Pob.) moving from 3,542 residents to 3,427 residents, an intercensal change of -3.2%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay IV (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

City of Sto. Tomas is a city comprising 30 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay IV (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batangas, which contains 1,078 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay IV (Pob.) ranks 235th by 2020 population. Batangas is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay IV (Pob.) is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.