Situated in the municipality of Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Barangay Santo Rosario is one of the administrative divisions of Negros Island Region. It had a population of 943 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joey Chris Hildore Nuico(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Rosario · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santo Rosario
Barangay Santo Rosario forms part of Santa Catalina, a municipality in Negros Oriental, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Rosario had a population of 943. This made it the 22nd largest of 22 barangays in Santa Catalina by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Rosario accounted for approximately 1.17% of the total population of Santa Catalina, which stood at 80,382 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santo Rosario moved from 1,063 residents to 943, an intercensal change of -11.3%. The trajectory indicates a contracting community. Barangay Santo Rosario is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Catalina is a municipality comprising 22 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Rosario, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Negros Oriental, which contains 557 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Rosario ranks 475th by 2024 POPCEN population. Negros Oriental 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 Santa Catalina 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 Rosario from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,175
—
—
2020 CPH
1,063
-112
-9.5%
2024 POPCEN
943
-120
-11.3%
2015–2020: -9.5% total (-1.98%/yr).2020–2024: -11.3% total (-2.95%/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 Santa Catalina
22ndof 22
Among the smaller barangays of Santa Catalina by population.
Share of Santa Catalina
1.2%
of the municipality's total 80,382 residents.
Rank in Negros Oriental
475thof 557
Province-wide percentile: 15.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Catalina (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 Santo Rosario
Where is Barangay Santo Rosario located?▾
Barangay Santo Rosario is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Rosario hall?▾
Barangay Santo Rosario is located in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Rosario?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Rosario is Joey Chris Hildore Nuico (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Rosario?▾
You can contact Barangay Santo Rosario via phone at 09911027319.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Rosario part of?▾
Barangay Santo Rosario is one of 22 barangays in the municipality of Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Rosario urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Rosario 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 Santa Catalina?▾
Santa Catalina 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 Santo Rosario.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Rosario been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Rosario went from 1,063 residents to 943 — a change of -11.3% 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 Rosario in?▾
Barangay Santo Rosario is part of the Negros Island Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Negros Island Region, the barangay falls under the province of Negros Oriental, and is one of 22 barangays administered by Santa Catalina.
How many barangays are in Santa Catalina?▾
Santa Catalina has 22 barangays, including Barangay Santo Rosario. You can browse the full list on our Santa Catalina page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Rosario have?▾
Barangay Santo Rosario had a population of 943 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Rosario?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Catalina is 6220. 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 Rosario, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Rosario 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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