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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Cruz · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Cruz
Situated in Lezo, Aklan, Barangay Santa Cruz is one of 12 barangays that make up the municipality within Western Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Cruz had a population of 1,480. This made it the 6th largest of 12 barangays in Lezo by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Cruz accounted for approximately 9.14% of the total population of Lezo, which stood at 16,200 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santa Cruz moved from 1,404 residents to 1,480, an intercensal change of +5.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Santa Cruz is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lezo is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Cruz, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Aklan, which contains 327 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Cruz ranks 167th by 2024 POPCEN population. Aklan is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,238
—
—
2020 CPH
1,404
+166
+13.4%
2024 POPCEN
1,480
+76
+5.4%
2015–2020: +13.4% total (+2.55%/yr).2020–2024: +5.4% total (+1.33%/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 Lezo
6thof 12
Among the upper half of Lezo by population.
Share of Lezo
9.1%
of the municipality's total 16,200 residents.
Rank in Aklan
167thof 327
Province-wide percentile: 49.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Lezo (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 Cruz
Where is Barangay Santa Cruz located?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Lezo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Cruz hall?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is located in Lezo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Cruz?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Cruz is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Lezo LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Cruz part of?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Lezo, Aklan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Cruz urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz 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 Lezo?▾
Lezo 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 Cruz.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Cruz been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Cruz went from 1,404 residents to 1,480 — a change of +5.4% 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 Cruz in?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is part of the Western Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Western Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Aklan, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Lezo.
How many barangays are in Lezo?▾
Lezo has 12 barangays, including Barangay Santa Cruz. You can browse the full list on our Lezo page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Cruz have?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz had a population of 1,480 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Cruz?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lezo is 5605. 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 Cruz, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Cruz 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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