Located in Gonzaga, Cagayan, Barangay Santa Clara is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Gonzaga. It had a population of 3,000 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Louie Pajarillo Savedra(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Clara · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Clara
Barangay Santa Clara forms part of Gonzaga, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Clara had a population of 3,000. This made it the 2nd largest of 25 barangays in Gonzaga by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Clara accounted for approximately 7.14% of the total population of Gonzaga, which stood at 41,994 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santa Clara moved from 2,792 residents to 3,000, an intercensal change of +7.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Santa Clara is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Gonzaga is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara ranks 84th 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 Santa Clara 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 Gonzaga 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 Clara from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,413
—
—
2020 CPH
2,792
+379
+15.7%
2024 POPCEN
3,000
+208
+7.4%
2015–2020: +15.7% total (+2.96%/yr).2020–2024: +7.4% total (+1.81%/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 Gonzaga
2ndof 25
Among the top 10% of Gonzaga by population.
Share of Gonzaga
7.1%
of the municipality's total 41,994 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
84thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 90.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Gonzaga (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 Clara
Where is Barangay Santa Clara located?▾
Barangay Santa Clara is a barangay in the municipality of Gonzaga, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Clara hall?▾
Barangay Santa Clara is located in Gonzaga, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Clara?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Clara is Louie Pajarillo Savedra (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Clara?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Clara is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Gonzaga LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Clara part of?▾
Barangay Santa Clara is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Clara urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Clara 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 Gonzaga?▾
Gonzaga 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 Clara.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Clara been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Clara went from 2,792 residents to 3,000 — 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 Santa Clara in?▾
Barangay Santa Clara 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 25 barangays administered by Gonzaga.
How many barangays are in Gonzaga?▾
Gonzaga has 25 barangays, including Barangay Santa Clara. You can browse the full list on our Gonzaga page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Clara have?▾
Barangay Santa Clara had a population of 3,000 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Clara?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Gonzaga is 3513. 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 Clara, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Clara 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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