Situated in the municipality of San Manuel, Isabela, Barangay Santa Cruz is one of the administrative divisions of Cagayan Valley. It had a population of 1,715 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Cruz · Data updated 2026-07-01
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
-0.8% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Santa Cruz from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,729
—
—
2020 CPH
1,660
-69
-4.0%
2024 POPCEN
1,715
+55
+3.3%
2015–2020: -4.0% total (-0.81%/yr).2020–2024: +3.3% total (+0.82%/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 San Manuel
13thof 19
Among the lower half of San Manuel by population.
Share of San Manuel
4.9%
of the municipality's total 34,740 residents.
Rank in Isabela
362ndof 1,055
Province-wide percentile: 66.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
San Manuel (municipality) class
4th
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.
About Barangay Santa Cruz
Situated in San Manuel, Isabela, Barangay Santa Cruz is one of 19 barangays that make up the municipality within Cagayan Valley.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Cruz had a population of 1,715. This made it the 13th largest of 19 barangays in San Manuel by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Cruz accounted for approximately 4.94% of the total population of San Manuel, which stood at 34,740 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santa Cruz moved from 1,660 residents to 1,715, an intercensal change of +3.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Santa Cruz is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
San Manuel is a municipality of 19 barangays, of which Barangay Santa Cruz is one. Within the wider province of Isabela, which contains 1,055 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Cruz ranks 362nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Isabela is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Santa Cruz is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santa Cruz
Where is Barangay Santa Cruz located?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of San Manuel, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Cruz hall?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is located in San Manuel, Isabela, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Cruz?▾
The current Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Cruz is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Cruz?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Cruz is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official San Manuel LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Cruz part of?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is one of 19 barangays in the municipality of San Manuel, Isabela, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Cruz urban or rural?▾
Barangay 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 San Manuel?▾
San Manuel is classified as a 4th 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 Cruz.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Cruz been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Cruz went from 1,660 residents to 1,715 — a change of +3.3% 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 Cruz in?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Isabela, and is one of 19 barangays administered by San Manuel.
How many barangays are in San Manuel?▾
San Manuel has 19 barangays, including Barangay Santa Cruz. You can browse the full list on our San Manuel page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Cruz have?▾
Barangay Santa Cruz had a population of 1,715 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Cruz?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for San Manuel is 2438. 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 Cruz, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Cruz was last updated on 2026-07-01. 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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