Barangay San Lorenzo

Classified as a large barangay, Barangay San Lorenzo is one of the administrative divisions of Santa Elena in Camarines Norte, Bicol Region, Philippines.

According to the 2020 Philippine census, Barangay San Lorenzo had a population of 5,802. This made it the 2nd largest of 19 barangays in Santa Elena by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Lorenzo accounted for approximately 13.31% of the total population of Santa Elena, which stood at 43,582 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay San Lorenzo moving from 5,584 residents to 5,802 residents, an intercensal change of +3.9%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay San Lorenzo is officially classified as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Santa Elena is a municipality comprising 19 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Lorenzo, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Camarines Norte, which contains 282 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Lorenzo ranks 13th by 2020 population. Camarines Norte 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.