Barangay Santo Cristo is a barangay in Pio Duran, Albay, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Pio Duran. It had a population of 429 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Alfredo Nasiba Mirabete JR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Cristo · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Santo Cristo
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Santo Cristo is one of the administrative divisions of Pio Duran in Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Cristo had a population of 429. This made it the 31st largest of 33 barangays in Pio Duran by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Cristo accounted for approximately 0.88% of the total population of Pio Duran, which stood at 48,713 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 Santo Cristo changed from 529 to 429, a shift of -18.9% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Pio Duran. Barangay Santo Cristo is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Pio Duran is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Cristo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Cristo ranks 674th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santo Cristo 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 Pio Duran 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 Cristo from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
451
—
—
2020 CPH
529
+78
+17.3%
2024 POPCEN
429
-100
-18.9%
2015–2020: +17.3% total (+3.24%/yr).2020–2024: -18.9% total (-5.10%/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 Pio Duran
31stof 33
Among the smaller barangays of Pio Duran by population.
Share of Pio Duran
0.88%
of the municipality's total 48,713 residents.
Rank in Albay
674thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 7.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Pio Duran (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 Cristo
Where is Barangay Santo Cristo located?▾
Barangay Santo Cristo is a barangay in the municipality of Pio Duran, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Cristo hall?▾
Barangay Santo Cristo is located in Pio Duran, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Cristo?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Cristo is Alfredo Nasiba Mirabete JR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Cristo?▾
You can contact Barangay Santo Cristo via phone at 09659485318.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Cristo part of?▾
Barangay Santo Cristo is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Pio Duran, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Cristo urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Cristo 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 Pio Duran?▾
Pio Duran 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 Cristo.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Cristo been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Cristo went from 529 residents to 429 — a change of -18.9% 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 Santo Cristo in?▾
Barangay Santo Cristo is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Pio Duran.
How many barangays are in Pio Duran?▾
Pio Duran has 33 barangays, including Barangay Santo Cristo. You can browse the full list on our Pio Duran page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Cristo have?▾
Barangay Santo Cristo had a population of 429 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Cristo?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Pio Duran is 4516. 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 Cristo, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Cristo was last updated on 2026-05-30. 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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