Situated in the municipality of Lopez, Quezon, Barangay Santa Catalina is one of the administrative divisions of CALABARZON. It had a population of 936 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Barangay Santa Catalina forms part of Lopez, a municipality in Quezon, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Catalina had a population of 936. This made it the 36th largest of 95 barangays in Lopez by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Catalina accounted for approximately 0.97% of the total population of Lopez, which stood at 96,006 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,179 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 936 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -20.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Santa Catalina is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lopez is a municipality comprising 95 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Catalina, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Quezon, which contains 1,242 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Catalina ranks 683rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Quezon 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 Santa Catalina 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 Lopez 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 Catalina from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,293
—
—
2020 CPH
1,179
-114
-8.8%
2024 POPCEN
936
-243
-20.6%
2015–2020: -8.8% total (-1.83%/yr).2020–2024: -20.6% total (-5.61%/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 Lopez
36thof 95
Among the upper half of Lopez by population.
Share of Lopez
0.97%
of the municipality's total 96,006 residents.
Rank in Quezon
683rdof 1,242
Province-wide percentile: 45.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Lopez (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 Catalina
Where is Barangay Santa Catalina located?▾
Barangay Santa Catalina is a barangay in the municipality of Lopez, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Catalina hall?▾
Barangay Santa Catalina is located in Lopez, Quezon, CALABARZON, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Catalina?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Catalina is Herminigildo Englatiera Samiñada (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Catalina?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Catalina via phone at 09690267103.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Catalina part of?▾
Barangay Santa Catalina is one of 95 barangays in the municipality of Lopez, Quezon, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Catalina urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Catalina 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 Lopez?▾
Lopez 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 Catalina.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Catalina been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Catalina went from 1,179 residents to 936 — a change of -20.6% 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 Catalina in?▾
Barangay Santa Catalina is part of the CALABARZON administrative region of the Philippines. Within CALABARZON, the barangay falls under the province of Quezon, and is one of 95 barangays administered by Lopez.
How many barangays are in Lopez?▾
Lopez has 95 barangays, including Barangay Santa Catalina. You can browse the full list on our Lopez page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Catalina have?▾
Barangay Santa Catalina had a population of 936 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Catalina?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lopez is 4316. 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 Catalina, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Catalina 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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