Located in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Subec is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Santa Catalina. It had a population of 1,160 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Pedro Ragadi Rafanan JR(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Subec · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Subec
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Subec is one of the administrative divisions of Santa Catalina in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Subec had a population of 1,160. This made it the 8th largest of 9 barangays in Santa Catalina by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Subec accounted for approximately 8.10% of the total population of Santa Catalina, which stood at 14,319 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Subec moved from 1,168 residents to 1,160, an intercensal change of -0.7%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Subec 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 9 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Subec, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Subec ranks 190th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Subec 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 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 Subec from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,181
—
—
2020 CPH
1,168
-13
-1.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,160
-8
-0.7%
2015–2020: -1.1% total (-0.22%/yr).2020–2024: -0.7% total (-0.17%/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
8thof 9
Among the smaller barangays of Santa Catalina by population.
Share of Santa Catalina
8.1%
of the municipality's total 14,319 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
190thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 75.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Catalina (municipality) class
5th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Subec in Santa Catalina during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Subec
Where is Barangay Subec located?▾
Barangay Subec is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Subec hall?▾
Barangay Subec is located in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Subec?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Subec is Pedro Ragadi Rafanan JR (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Subec?▾
You can contact Barangay Subec via phone at 09171758588.
What municipality is Barangay Subec part of?▾
Barangay Subec is one of 9 barangays in the municipality of Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Subec urban or rural?▾
Barangay Subec 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 5th 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 Subec.
Has the population of Barangay Subec been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Subec went from 1,168 residents to 1,160 — a change of -0.7% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Subec in?▾
Barangay Subec is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 9 barangays administered by Santa Catalina.
How many barangays are in Santa Catalina?▾
Santa Catalina has 9 barangays, including Barangay Subec. You can browse the full list on our Santa Catalina page.
How many residents does Barangay Subec have?▾
Barangay Subec had a population of 1,160 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Subec?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Catalina is 2701. 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 Subec, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Subec was last updated on 2026-05-26. 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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