Barangay Amarao is a local government unit in Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 593 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
Primary PHLPost ZIP for Santa Cruz. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Vigildo Alcausin Cadiente(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Amarao · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Amarao
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Amarao is one of the administrative divisions of Santa Cruz in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Amarao had a population of 593. This made it the 32nd largest of 49 barangays in Santa Cruz by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Amarao accounted for approximately 1.44% of the total population of Santa Cruz, which stood at 41,296 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Amarao moved from 568 residents to 593, an intercensal change of +4.4%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Amarao 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 49 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Amarao, 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 Amarao ranks 514th 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.
Like every Philippine barangay, Barangay Amarao 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.
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 Amarao from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
664
—
—
2020 CPH
568
-96
-14.5%
2024 POPCEN
593
+25
+4.4%
2015–2020: -14.5% total (-3.07%/yr).2020–2024: +4.4% total (+1.08%/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
32ndof 49
Among the lower half of Santa Cruz by population.
Share of Santa Cruz
1.4%
of the municipality's total 41,296 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
514thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 33.
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Amarao in Santa Cruz during office hours to request any of the following.
Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Amarao
Where is Barangay Amarao located?▾
Barangay Amarao is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Amarao hall?▾
Barangay Amarao is located in Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Amarao?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Amarao is Vigildo Alcausin Cadiente (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Amarao?▾
You can contact Barangay Amarao via phone at 09299732447.
What municipality is Barangay Amarao part of?▾
Barangay Amarao is one of 49 barangays in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Amarao urban or rural?▾
Barangay Amarao 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 Amarao.
Has the population of Barangay Amarao been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Amarao went from 568 residents to 593 — a change of +4.4% 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 Amarao in?▾
Barangay Amarao 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 49 barangays administered by Santa Cruz.
How many barangays are in Santa Cruz?▾
Santa Cruz has 49 barangays, including Barangay Amarao. You can browse the full list on our Santa Cruz page.
How many residents does Barangay Amarao have?▾
Barangay Amarao had a population of 593 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Amarao?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Cruz is 2713. 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 Amarao, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Amarao 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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