Barangay Cauplasan is a local government unit in Santa Maria, Pangasinan, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,077 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 Maria. In NCR and some large cities, barangays can have different ZIPs. Confirm with PHLPost.
Punong Barangay
Benedicto C. Estrada(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Cauplasan · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Cauplasan
Situated in Santa Maria, Pangasinan, Barangay Cauplasan is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Cauplasan had a population of 1,077. This made it the 15th largest of 23 barangays in Santa Maria by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Cauplasan accounted for approximately 3.13% of the total population of Santa Maria, which stood at 34,452 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Cauplasan moved from 1,045 residents to 1,077, an intercensal change of +3.1%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Cauplasan is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Maria is a municipality comprising 23 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Cauplasan, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pangasinan, which contains 1,364 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Cauplasan ranks 1132nd by 2024 POPCEN population. Pangasinan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Cauplasan is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided 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 Maria 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 Cauplasan from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
927
—
—
2020 CPH
1,045
+118
+12.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,077
+32
+3.1%
2015–2020: +12.7% total (+2.43%/yr).2020–2024: +3.1% total (+0.76%/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 Maria
15thof 23
Among the lower half of Santa Maria by population.
Share of Santa Maria
3.1%
of the municipality's total 34,452 residents.
Rank in Pangasinan
1132ndof 1,364
Province-wide percentile: 17.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Maria (municipality) class
4th
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 Cauplasan
Where is Barangay Cauplasan located?▾
Barangay Cauplasan is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Maria, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Cauplasan hall?▾
Barangay Cauplasan is located in Santa Maria, Pangasinan, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Cauplasan?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Cauplasan is Benedicto C. Estrada (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Cauplasan?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Cauplasan is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Maria LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Cauplasan part of?▾
Barangay Cauplasan is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Santa Maria, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Cauplasan urban or rural?▾
Barangay Cauplasan 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 Maria?▾
Santa Maria is classified as a 4th 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 Cauplasan.
Has the population of Barangay Cauplasan been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Cauplasan went from 1,045 residents to 1,077 — a change of +3.1% 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 Cauplasan in?▾
Barangay Cauplasan is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Pangasinan, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Santa Maria.
How many barangays are in Santa Maria?▾
Santa Maria has 23 barangays, including Barangay Cauplasan. You can browse the full list on our Santa Maria page.
How many residents does Barangay Cauplasan have?▾
Barangay Cauplasan had a population of 1,077 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Cauplasan?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Maria is 2440. 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 Cauplasan, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Cauplasan 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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