Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is a barangay in Ragay, Camarines Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Ragay. It had a population of 1,255 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Dely Abellada Cardenas(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz · Data updated 2026-05-28
About Barangay Lower Santa Cruz
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz forms part of Ragay, a municipality in Camarines Sur, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Lower Santa Cruz had a population of 1,255. This made it the 21st largest of 38 barangays in Ragay by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Lower Santa Cruz accounted for approximately 2.13% of the total population of Ragay, which stood at 58,843 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Lower Santa Cruz moved from 1,451 residents to 1,255, an intercensal change of -13.5%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Ragay is a municipality comprising 38 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Lower Santa Cruz, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Sur, which contains 1,063 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Lower Santa Cruz ranks 616th by 2024 POPCEN population. Camarines Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Ragay 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 Lower Santa Cruz from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,546
—
—
2020 CPH
1,451
-95
-6.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,255
-196
-13.5%
2015–2020: -6.1% total (-1.26%/yr).2020–2024: -13.5% total (-3.56%/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 Ragay
21stof 38
Among the lower half of Ragay by population.
Share of Ragay
2.1%
of the municipality's total 58,843 residents.
Rank in Camarines Sur
616thof 1,063
Province-wide percentile: 42.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Ragay (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 Lower Santa Cruz
Where is Barangay Lower Santa Cruz located?▾
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Ragay, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Lower Santa Cruz hall?▾
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is located in Ragay, Camarines Sur, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Lower Santa Cruz?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is Dely Abellada Cardenas (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Lower Santa Cruz?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Ragay LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Lower Santa Cruz part of?▾
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Ragay, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Lower Santa Cruz urban or rural?▾
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz 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 Ragay?▾
Ragay 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 Lower Santa Cruz.
Has the population of Barangay Lower Santa Cruz been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Lower Santa Cruz went from 1,451 residents to 1,255 — a change of -13.5% 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 Lower Santa Cruz in?▾
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Camarines Sur, and is one of 38 barangays administered by Ragay.
How many barangays are in Ragay?▾
Ragay has 38 barangays, including Barangay Lower Santa Cruz. You can browse the full list on our Ragay page.
How many residents does Barangay Lower Santa Cruz have?▾
Barangay Lower Santa Cruz had a population of 1,255 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Lower Santa Cruz?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Ragay is 4410. 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 Lower Santa Cruz, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Lower Santa Cruz was last updated on 2026-05-28. 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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