Barangay San Cristobal is a local government unit in Licab, Nueva Ecija, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It had a population of 3,520 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Licab. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Arnel Bumanlag Baguio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay San Cristobal · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay San Cristobal
Situated in Licab, Nueva Ecija, Barangay San Cristobal is one of 11 barangays that make up the municipality within Central Luzon.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Cristobal had a population of 3,520. This made it the 3rd largest of 11 barangays in Licab by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Cristobal accounted for approximately 11.90% of the total population of Licab, which stood at 29,590 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 3,863 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 3,520 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -8.9%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay San Cristobal is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Licab is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Cristobal, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Ecija, which contains 849 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Cristobal ranks 218th by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Ecija 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 San Cristobal 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.
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 Licab 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 San Cristobal from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
3,721
—
—
2020 CPH
3,863
+142
+3.8%
2024 POPCEN
3,520
-343
-8.9%
2015–2020: +3.8% total (+0.75%/yr).2020–2024: -8.9% total (-2.30%/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 Licab
3rdof 11
Among the top quartile of Licab by population.
Share of Licab
11.9%
of the municipality's total 29,590 residents.
Rank in Nueva Ecija
218thof 849
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Licab (municipality) class
4th
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 San Cristobal
Where is Barangay San Cristobal located?▾
Barangay San Cristobal is a barangay in the municipality of Licab, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay San Cristobal hall?▾
Barangay San Cristobal is located in Licab, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay San Cristobal?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay San Cristobal is Arnel Bumanlag Baguio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay San Cristobal?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay San Cristobal is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Licab LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay San Cristobal part of?▾
Barangay San Cristobal is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Licab, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
Is Barangay San Cristobal urban or rural?▾
Barangay San Cristobal 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 Licab?▾
Licab is classified as a 4th 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 San Cristobal.
Has the population of Barangay San Cristobal been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay San Cristobal went from 3,863 residents to 3,520 — a change of -8.9% 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 San Cristobal in?▾
Barangay San Cristobal is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Ecija, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Licab.
How many barangays are in Licab?▾
Licab has 11 barangays, including Barangay San Cristobal. You can browse the full list on our Licab page.
How many residents does Barangay San Cristobal have?▾
Barangay San Cristobal had a population of 3,520 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay San Cristobal?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Licab is 3112. 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 San Cristobal, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay San Cristobal was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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