Barangay II (Pob.)

Situated in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Barangay II (Pob.) is one of 26 barangays that make up the municipality within CALABARZON.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay II (Pob.) had a population of 1,280. This made it the 19th largest of 26 barangays in Santa Cruz by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay II (Pob.) accounted for approximately 1.04% of the total population of Santa Cruz, which stood at 123,574 in the same census year.

Between the 2015 and 2020 censuses, the population of Barangay II (Pob.) changed from 1,672 to 1,280, a shift of -23.4% over the five-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Santa Cruz. Barangay II (Pob.) is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Santa Cruz is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay II (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Laguna, which contains 681 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay II (Pob.) ranks 436th by 2020 population. Laguna is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.

Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay II (Pob.) is led by an elected Punong Barangay (barangay captain) supported by seven Sangguniang Barangay members (kagawads), an SK Chairperson, a Barangay Secretary, and a Barangay Treasurer. The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, with officials serving four-year terms under Republic Act No. 12232.