Located in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, Barangay Santa Teresa is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Magsaysay. It had a population of 2,836 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Manolito Nemil Armoreda(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Teresa · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Teresa
Barangay Santa Teresa forms part of Magsaysay, a municipality in Occidental Mindoro, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Teresa had a population of 2,836. This made it the 6th largest of 12 barangays in Magsaysay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Teresa accounted for approximately 6.92% of the total population of Magsaysay, which stood at 40,987 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 2,723 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 2,836 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +4.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Santa Teresa is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Magsaysay is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Teresa, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Occidental Mindoro, which contains 164 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Teresa ranks 67th by 2024 POPCEN population. Occidental Mindoro is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Teresa 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 Magsaysay 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 Teresa from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,307
—
—
2020 CPH
2,723
+416
+18.0%
2024 POPCEN
2,836
+113
+4.1%
2015–2020: +18.0% total (+3.37%/yr).2020–2024: +4.1% total (+1.02%/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 Magsaysay
6thof 12
Among the upper half of Magsaysay by population.
Share of Magsaysay
6.9%
of the municipality's total 40,987 residents.
Rank in Occidental Mindoro
67thof 164
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Magsaysay (municipality) class
3rd
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 Teresa
Where is Barangay Santa Teresa located?▾
Barangay Santa Teresa is a barangay in the municipality of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Teresa hall?▾
Barangay Santa Teresa is located in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Teresa?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Teresa is Manolito Nemil Armoreda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Teresa?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Teresa via phone at 09101341593.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Teresa part of?▾
Barangay Santa Teresa is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Teresa urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Teresa 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 Magsaysay?▾
Magsaysay is classified as a 3rd 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 Teresa.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Teresa been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Teresa went from 2,723 residents to 2,836 — a change of +4.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santa Teresa in?▾
Barangay Santa Teresa is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Occidental Mindoro, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Magsaysay.
How many barangays are in Magsaysay?▾
Magsaysay has 12 barangays, including Barangay Santa Teresa. You can browse the full list on our Magsaysay page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Teresa have?▾
Barangay Santa Teresa had a population of 2,836 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Teresa?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Magsaysay is 5101. 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 Teresa, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Teresa 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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