Situated in the municipality of Itbayat, Batanes, Barangay Santa Rosa is one of the administrative divisions of Cagayan Valley. It had a population of 754 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ernesto Asa Castillo(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Rosa · Data updated 2026-05-27
About Barangay Santa Rosa
Barangay Santa Rosa forms part of Itbayat, a municipality in Batanes, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Rosa had a population of 754. This made it the 2nd largest of 5 barangays in Itbayat by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Rosa accounted for approximately 25.67% of the total population of Itbayat, which stood at 2,937 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santa Rosa moved from 833 residents to 754, an intercensal change of -9.5%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Santa Rosa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Itbayat is a municipality comprising 5 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Rosa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Batanes, which contains 29 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Rosa ranks 6th by 2024 POPCEN population. Batanes is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Rosa 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 Itbayat 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 Rosa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
772
—
—
2020 CPH
833
+61
+7.9%
2024 POPCEN
754
-79
-9.5%
2015–2020: +7.9% total (+1.53%/yr).2020–2024: -9.5% total (-2.46%/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 Itbayat
2ndof 5
Among the top quartile of Itbayat by population.
Share of Itbayat
25.7%
of the municipality's total 2,937 residents.
Rank in Batanes
6thof 29
Province-wide percentile: 83.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Itbayat (municipality) class
5th
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 Rosa
Where is Barangay Santa Rosa located?▾
Barangay Santa Rosa is a barangay in the municipality of Itbayat, Batanes, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Rosa hall?▾
Barangay Santa Rosa is located in Itbayat, Batanes, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Rosa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Rosa is Ernesto Asa Castillo (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Rosa?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Rosa is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Itbayat LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Rosa part of?▾
Barangay Santa Rosa is one of 5 barangays in the municipality of Itbayat, Batanes, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Rosa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Rosa 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 Itbayat?▾
Itbayat is classified as a 5th 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 Rosa.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Rosa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Rosa went from 833 residents to 754 — a change of -9.5% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santa Rosa in?▾
Barangay Santa Rosa is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Batanes, and is one of 5 barangays administered by Itbayat.
How many barangays are in Itbayat?▾
Itbayat has 5 barangays, including Barangay Santa Rosa. You can browse the full list on our Itbayat page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Rosa have?▾
Barangay Santa Rosa had a population of 754 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Rosa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Itbayat is 3905. 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 Rosa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Rosa was last updated on 2026-05-27. 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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