Barangay Poblacion II forms part of the municipality of Santa Cruz in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. It had a population of 2,556 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mark Joseph Aguilar Gonda(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Poblacion II · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Poblacion II
Barangay Poblacion II forms part of Santa Cruz, a municipality in Occidental Mindoro, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Poblacion II had a population of 2,556. This made it the 8th largest of 11 barangays in Santa Cruz by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Poblacion II accounted for approximately 6.39% of the total population of Santa Cruz, which stood at 40,010 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Poblacion II changed from 2,702 to 2,556, a shift of -5.4% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Santa Cruz. Barangay Poblacion II is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Cruz is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Poblacion II, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Occidental Mindoro, which contains 164 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Poblacion II ranks 76th by 2024 POPCEN population. Occidental Mindoro is classified as a 2nd 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 Cruz 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 Poblacion II from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,594
—
—
2020 CPH
2,702
+108
+4.2%
2024 POPCEN
2,556
-146
-5.4%
2015–2020: +4.2% total (+0.82%/yr).2020–2024: -5.4% total (-1.38%/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 Cruz
8thof 11
Among the lower half of Santa Cruz by population.
Share of Santa Cruz
6.4%
of the municipality's total 40,010 residents.
Rank in Occidental Mindoro
76thof 164
Province-wide percentile: 54.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Cruz (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 Poblacion II
Where is Barangay Poblacion II located?▾
Barangay Poblacion II is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Poblacion II hall?▾
Barangay Poblacion II is located in Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Poblacion II?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Poblacion II is Mark Joseph Aguilar Gonda (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Poblacion II?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Poblacion II is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Cruz LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Poblacion II part of?▾
Barangay Poblacion II is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.
Is Barangay Poblacion II urban or rural?▾
Barangay Poblacion II 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 Cruz?▾
Santa Cruz 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 Poblacion II.
Has the population of Barangay Poblacion II been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Poblacion II went from 2,702 residents to 2,556 — a change of -5.4% 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 Poblacion II in?▾
Barangay Poblacion II is part of the MIMAROPA Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within MIMAROPA Region, the barangay falls under the province of Occidental Mindoro, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Santa Cruz.
How many barangays are in Santa Cruz?▾
Santa Cruz has 11 barangays, including Barangay Poblacion II. You can browse the full list on our Santa Cruz page.
How many residents does Barangay Poblacion II have?▾
Barangay Poblacion II had a population of 2,556 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Poblacion II?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Cruz is 5105. 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 Poblacion II, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Poblacion II 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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