Located in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Barangay Mapalad is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Santa Rosa. It had a population of 4,729 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Lester Garcia Cunanan(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mapalad · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mapalad
Classified as a mid-sized barangay, Barangay Mapalad is one of the administrative divisions of Santa Rosa in Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mapalad had a population of 4,729. This made it the 2nd largest of 33 barangays in Santa Rosa by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mapalad accounted for approximately 5.89% of the total population of Santa Rosa, which stood at 80,258 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mapalad moved from 4,439 residents to 4,729, an intercensal change of +6.5%. The trajectory indicates a growing community. Barangay Mapalad 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 Mapalad, 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 Mapalad ranks 133rd 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.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Mapalad from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
4,089
—
—
2020 CPH
4,439
+350
+8.6%
2024 POPCEN
4,729
+290
+6.5%
2015–2020: +8.6% total (+1.66%/yr).2020–2024: +6.5% total (+1.59%/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
2ndof 33
Among the top 10% of Santa Rosa by population.
Share of Santa Rosa
5.9%
of the municipality's total 80,258 residents.
Rank in Nueva Ecija
133rdof 849
Province-wide percentile: 84.
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 Mapalad
Where is Barangay Mapalad located?▾
Barangay Mapalad is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mapalad hall?▾
Barangay Mapalad 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 Mapalad?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mapalad is Lester Garcia Cunanan (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mapalad?▾
You can contact Barangay Mapalad via phone at 09602879036.
What municipality is Barangay Mapalad part of?▾
Barangay Mapalad is one of 33 barangays in the municipality of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mapalad urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mapalad 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 Mapalad.
Has the population of Barangay Mapalad been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mapalad went from 4,439 residents to 4,729 — a change of +6.5% 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 Mapalad in?▾
Barangay Mapalad 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 Mapalad. You can browse the full list on our Santa Rosa page.
How many residents does Barangay Mapalad have?▾
Barangay Mapalad had a population of 4,729 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mapalad?▾
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 Mapalad, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mapalad 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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