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Punong Barangay
Roland Bautista Agaloos(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Las-ud · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Las-ud
Situated in Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Las-ud is one of 49 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Las-ud had a population of 652. This made it the 27th largest of 49 barangays in Santa Cruz by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Las-ud accounted for approximately 1.58% of the total population of Santa Cruz, which stood at 41,296 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 Las-ud changed from 681 to 652, a shift of -4.3% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Santa Cruz. Barangay Las-ud 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 Las-ud, 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 Las-ud ranks 460th 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 Las-ud 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 Las-ud from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
571
—
—
2020 CPH
681
+110
+19.3%
2024 POPCEN
652
-29
-4.3%
2015–2020: +19.3% total (+3.59%/yr).2020–2024: -4.3% 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
27thof 49
Among the lower half of Santa Cruz by population.
Share of Santa Cruz
1.6%
of the municipality's total 41,296 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
460thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 40.
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 Las-ud
Where is Barangay Las-ud located?▾
Barangay Las-ud is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Las-ud hall?▾
Barangay Las-ud 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 Las-ud?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Las-ud is Roland Bautista Agaloos (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Las-ud?▾
You can contact Barangay Las-ud via phone at 09276095208.
What municipality is Barangay Las-ud part of?▾
Barangay Las-ud is one of 49 barangays in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Las-ud urban or rural?▾
Barangay Las-ud 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 Las-ud.
Has the population of Barangay Las-ud been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Las-ud went from 681 residents to 652 — a change of -4.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Las-ud in?▾
Barangay Las-ud 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 Las-ud. You can browse the full list on our Santa Cruz page.
How many residents does Barangay Las-ud have?▾
Barangay Las-ud had a population of 652 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Las-ud?▾
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 Las-ud, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Las-ud 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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