Barangay San Jose (Pob.)

Barangay San Jose (Pob.) forms part of Santa Rita, a municipality in Pampanga, and is classified as a mid-sized barangay.

According to the 2020 Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay San Jose (Pob.) had a population of 3,002. This made it the 8th largest of 10 barangays in Santa Rita by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay San Jose (Pob.) accounted for approximately 6.23% of the total population of Santa Rita, which stood at 48,209 in the same census year.

Census comparisons between 2015 and 2020 show Barangay San Jose (Pob.) moving from 2,627 residents to 3,002 residents, an intercensal change of +14.3%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. The Philippine Statistics Authority classifies Barangay San Jose (Pob.) as urban, reflecting the density and built-up character of the area.

Santa Rita is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay San Jose (Pob.), including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Pampanga, which contains 538 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay San Jose (Pob.) ranks 294th by 2020 population. Pampanga 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 San Jose (Pob.) 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.