Barangay Santa Elena is a local government unit in Santa Rita, Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It had a population of 977 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ramon Betuin Golong(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Elena · Data updated 2026-07-03
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+3.1% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Santa Elena from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
948
—
—
2020 CPH
944
-4
-0.4%
2024 POPCEN
977
+33
+3.5%
2015–2020: -0.4% total (-0.08%/yr).2020–2024: +3.5% total (+0.86%/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 Rita
20thof 38
Among the upper half of Santa Rita by population.
Share of Santa Rita
2.3%
of the municipality's total 42,397 residents.
Rank in Samar
249thof 951
Province-wide percentile: 74.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Rita (municipality) class
3rd*
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.
About Barangay Santa Elena
Situated in Santa Rita, Samar, Barangay Santa Elena is one of 38 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Elena had a population of 977. This made it the 20th largest of 38 barangays in Santa Rita by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Elena accounted for approximately 2.30% of the total population of Santa Rita, which stood at 42,397 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 Santa Elena changed from 944 to 977, a shift of +3.5% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Santa Rita. Barangay Santa Elena is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Rita is a municipality of 38 barangays, of which Barangay Santa Elena is one. Within the wider province of Samar, which contains 951 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Elena ranks 249th by 2024 POPCEN population. Samar is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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 Rita 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santa Elena
Where is Barangay Santa Elena located?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Elena hall?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is located in Santa Rita, Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Elena?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Santa Elena is Ramon Betuin Golong (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Santa Elena?▾
You can contact Barangay Santa Elena via phone at 09639105717.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Elena part of?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is one of 38 barangays in the municipality of Santa Rita, Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Elena urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Elena 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 Rita?▾
Santa Rita is classified as a 3rd* 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 Santa Elena.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Elena been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Elena went from 944 residents to 977 — a change of +3.5% 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 Santa Elena in?▾
Barangay Santa Elena is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Samar, and is one of 38 barangays administered by Santa Rita.
How many barangays are in Santa Rita?▾
Santa Rita has 38 barangays, including Barangay Santa Elena. You can browse the full list on our Santa Rita page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Elena have?▾
Barangay Santa Elena had a population of 977 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Elena?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Rita is 6718. 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 Santa Elena, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Elena was last updated on 2026-07-03. 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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