Situated in the municipality of Santa Monica, Surigao Del Norte, Barangay Abad Santos is one of the administrative divisions of Caraga. It had a population of 848 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.
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Punong Barangay
Carmelito Botona Pospia SR.(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Abad Santos · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Abad Santos
Barangay Abad Santos is a small barangay in the municipality of Santa Monica, located in the province of Surigao Del Norte, in the Caraga region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Abad Santos had a population of 848. This made it the 6th largest of 11 barangays in Santa Monica by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Abad Santos accounted for approximately 8.69% of the total population of Santa Monica, which stood at 9,757 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 751 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 848 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +12.9%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Abad Santos is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Monica is a municipality comprising 11 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Abad Santos, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Surigao Del Norte, which contains 335 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Abad Santos ranks 213th by 2024 POPCEN population. Surigao Del Norte is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Abad Santos 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 Monica 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 Abad Santos from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
602
—
—
2020 CPH
751
+149
+24.8%
2024 POPCEN
848
+97
+12.9%
2015–2020: +24.8% total (+4.52%/yr).2020–2024: +12.9% total (+3.08%/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 Monica
6thof 11
Among the upper half of Santa Monica by population.
Share of Santa Monica
8.7%
of the municipality's total 9,757 residents.
Rank in Surigao Del Norte
213thof 335
Province-wide percentile: 37.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Monica (municipality) class
5th
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 Abad Santos
Where is Barangay Abad Santos located?▾
Barangay Abad Santos is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Monica, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Abad Santos hall?▾
Barangay Abad Santos is located in Santa Monica, Surigao Del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Abad Santos?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Abad Santos is Carmelito Botona Pospia SR. (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Abad Santos?▾
You can contact Barangay Abad Santos via phone at 09483171256.
What municipality is Barangay Abad Santos part of?▾
Barangay Abad Santos is one of 11 barangays in the municipality of Santa Monica, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Abad Santos urban or rural?▾
Barangay Abad Santos 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 Monica?▾
Santa Monica is classified as a 5th 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 Abad Santos.
Has the population of Barangay Abad Santos been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Abad Santos went from 751 residents to 848 — a change of +12.9% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Abad Santos in?▾
Barangay Abad Santos is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Surigao Del Norte, and is one of 11 barangays administered by Santa Monica.
How many barangays are in Santa Monica?▾
Santa Monica has 11 barangays, including Barangay Abad Santos. You can browse the full list on our Santa Monica page.
How many residents does Barangay Abad Santos have?▾
Barangay Abad Santos had a population of 848 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Abad Santos?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Monica is 8422. 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 Abad Santos, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Abad Santos 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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