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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Tomas · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Santo Tomas
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Santo Tomas is one of the administrative divisions of Claveria in Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 420. This made it the 34th largest of 41 barangays in Claveria by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Tomas accounted for approximately 1.27% of the total population of Claveria, which stood at 32,997 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 Santo Tomas changed from 391 to 420, a shift of +7.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Claveria. Barangay Santo Tomas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Claveria is a municipality comprising 41 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Tomas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Tomas ranks 754th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santo Tomas 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 Tomas 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 Tomas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
402
—
—
2020 CPH
391
-11
-2.7%
2024 POPCEN
420
+29
+7.4%
2015–2020: -2.7% total (-0.55%/yr).2020–2024: +7.4% total (+1.80%/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 Claveria
34thof 41
Among the smaller barangays of Claveria by population.
Share of Claveria
1.3%
of the municipality's total 32,997 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
754thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 8.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Claveria (municipality) class
3rd
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 Santo Tomas
Where is Barangay Santo Tomas located?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Tomas hall?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is located in Claveria, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Santo Tomas 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 Tomas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santo Tomas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Claveria LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Tomas part of?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is one of 41 barangays in the municipality of Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Tomas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas 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 Claveria?▾
Claveria is classified as a 3rd 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 Tomas.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Tomas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Tomas went from 391 residents to 420 — a change of +7.4% 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 Tomas in?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 41 barangays administered by Claveria.
How many barangays are in Claveria?▾
Claveria has 41 barangays, including Barangay Santo Tomas. You can browse the full list on our Claveria page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Tomas have?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 420 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Claveria is 3519. 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 Tomas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Tomas was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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 2026-05-24.
