Situated in the municipality of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Barangay Isla is one of the administrative divisions of Central Luzon. It had a population of 2,614 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
Romana Castro Pastrama(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Isla · Data updated 2026-05-24
About Barangay Isla
Barangay Isla is a mid-sized barangay in the municipality of Santa Rosa, located in the province of Nueva Ecija, in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Isla had a population of 2,614. This made it the 11th largest of 33 barangays in Santa Rosa by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Isla accounted for approximately 3.26% of the total population of Santa Rosa, which stood at 80,258 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 Isla changed from 2,510 to 2,614, a shift of +4.1% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Santa Rosa. Barangay Isla is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Rosa is a municipality comprising 33 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Isla, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Nueva Ecija, which contains 849 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Isla ranks 330th by 2024 POPCEN population. Nueva Ecija is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Isla 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 Rosa 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 Isla from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
2,427
—
—
2020 CPH
2,510
+83
+3.4%
2024 POPCEN
2,614
+104
+4.1%
2015–2020: +3.4% total (+0.67%/yr).2020–2024: +4.1% total (+1.02%/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 Rosa
11thof 33
Among the upper half of Santa Rosa by population.
Share of Santa Rosa
3.3%
of the municipality's total 80,258 residents.
Rank in Nueva Ecija
330thof 849
Province-wide percentile: 61.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Rosa (municipality) class
1st
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 Isla
Where is Barangay Isla located?▾
Barangay Isla is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Isla hall?▾
Barangay Isla is located in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Isla?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Isla is Romana Castro Pastrama (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Isla?▾
You can contact Barangay Isla via phone at 09567336070.
What municipality is Barangay Isla part of?▾
Barangay Isla is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
Is Barangay Isla urban or rural?▾
Barangay Isla 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 Rosa?▾
Santa Rosa is classified as a 1st 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 Isla.
Has the population of Barangay Isla been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Isla went from 2,510 residents to 2,614 — a change of +4.1% 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 Isla in?▾
Barangay Isla is part of the Central Luzon administrative region of the Philippines. Within Central Luzon, the barangay falls under the province of Nueva Ecija, and is one of 33 barangays administered by Santa Rosa.
How many barangays are in Santa Rosa?▾
Santa Rosa has 33 barangays, including Barangay Isla. You can browse the full list on our Santa Rosa page.
How many residents does Barangay Isla have?▾
Barangay Isla had a population of 2,614 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Isla?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Rosa is 3101. 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 Isla, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Isla was last updated on 2026-05-24. 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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