Barangay Santo Tomas is a local government unit in Pinili, Ilocos Norte, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 737 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Alsedez Baldugo Cabinian(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Tomas · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santo Tomas
Barangay Santo Tomas is a small barangay in the municipality of Pinili, located in the province of Ilocos Norte, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 737. This made it the 10th largest of 25 barangays in Pinili by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Tomas accounted for approximately 4.16% of the total population of Pinili, which stood at 17,705 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santo Tomas moved from 722 residents to 737, an intercensal change of +2.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Santo Tomas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pinili is a municipality comprising 25 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Tomas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Norte, which contains 559 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Tomas ranks 398th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Norte 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 Santo Tomas 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 Pinili 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 Santo Tomas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
721
—
—
2020 CPH
722
+1
+0.1%
2024 POPCEN
737
+15
+2.1%
2015–2020: +0.1% total (+0.03%/yr).2020–2024: +2.1% total (+0.52%/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 Pinili
10thof 25
Among the upper half of Pinili by population.
Share of Pinili
4.2%
of the municipality's total 17,705 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
398thof 559
Province-wide percentile: 29.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pinili (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 Santo Tomas
Where is Barangay Santo Tomas located?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Tomas hall?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is located in Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Tomas is Alsedez Baldugo Cabinian (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santo Tomas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Pinili LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Tomas part of?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is one of 25 barangays in the municipality of Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Tomas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas 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 Pinili?▾
Pinili 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 Santo Tomas.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Tomas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Tomas went from 722 residents to 737 — a change of +2.1% 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 Santo Tomas in?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Norte, and is one of 25 barangays administered by Pinili.
How many barangays are in Pinili?▾
Pinili has 25 barangays, including Barangay Santo Tomas. You can browse the full list on our Pinili page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Tomas have?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 737 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pinili is 2905. 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 Santo Tomas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Tomas 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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