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Punong Barangay
Oscar Dayrit Garcia JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Maria · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Maria
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Santa Maria is one of the administrative divisions of Lubao in Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Maria had a population of 2,031. This made it the 36th largest of 44 barangays in Lubao by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Maria accounted for approximately 1.07% of the total population of Lubao, which stood at 190,355 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Santa Maria changed from 1,698 to 2,031, a shift of +19.6% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Lubao. Barangay Santa Maria is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Lubao is a municipality comprising 44 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Maria, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pampanga, which contains 538 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Maria ranks 442nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Pampanga is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Maria 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 Lubao 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 Maria from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,564
—
—
2020 CPH
1,698
+134
+8.6%
2024 POPCEN
2,031
+333
+19.6%
2015–2020: +8.6% total (+1.66%/yr).2020–2024: +19.6% total (+4.58%/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 Lubao
36thof 44
Among the smaller barangays of Lubao by population.
Share of Lubao
1.1%
of the municipality's total 190,355 residents.
Rank in Pampanga
442ndof 538
Province-wide percentile: 18.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Lubao (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 Maria
Where is Barangay Santa Maria located?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Lubao, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Maria hall?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is located in Lubao, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Maria?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Maria is Oscar Dayrit Garcia JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Maria?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Maria via phone at (450) 420-5091.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Maria part of?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is one of 44 barangays in the municipality of Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Maria urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Maria 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 Lubao?▾
Lubao 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 Maria.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Maria been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Maria went from 1,698 residents to 2,031 — a change of +19.6% 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 Maria in?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Pampanga, and is one of 44 barangays administered by Lubao.
How many barangays are in Lubao?▾
Lubao has 44 barangays, including Barangay Santa Maria. You can browse the full list on our Lubao page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Maria have?▾
Barangay Santa Maria had a population of 2,031 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Maria?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Lubao is 2005. 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 Maria, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Maria 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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