Barangay Luga is a local government unit in Santa Teresita, Cagayan, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,700 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Joedel Javier Agbisit(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Luga · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Luga
Barangay Luga is a small barangay in the municipality of Santa Teresita, located in the province of Cagayan, in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Luga had a population of 1,700. This made it the 5th largest of 13 barangays in Santa Teresita by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Luga accounted for approximately 8.73% of the total population of Santa Teresita, which stood at 19,476 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Luga moved from 1,693 residents to 1,700, an intercensal change of +0.4%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Luga is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Teresita is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Luga, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Luga ranks 269th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan 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 Luga 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.
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 Teresita 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 Luga from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,629
—
—
2020 CPH
1,693
+64
+3.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,700
+7
+0.4%
2015–2020: +3.9% total (+0.77%/yr).2020–2024: +0.4% total (+0.10%/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 Teresita
5thof 13
Among the upper half of Santa Teresita by population.
Share of Santa Teresita
8.7%
of the municipality's total 19,476 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
269thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 67.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
3rd
BLGF upper-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Teresita (municipality) class
4th
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.
These services are available at every barangay hall in the Philippines under Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code). Visit Barangay Luga in Santa Teresita during office hours to request any of the following.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Luga
Where is Barangay Luga located?▾
Barangay Luga is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Luga hall?▾
Barangay Luga is located in Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Luga?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Luga is Joedel Javier Agbisit (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Luga?▾
You can contact Barangay Luga via phone at 09756645012.
What municipality is Barangay Luga part of?▾
Barangay Luga is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Santa Teresita, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Luga urban or rural?▾
Barangay Luga 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 Teresita?▾
Santa Teresita is classified as a 4th 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 Luga.
Has the population of Barangay Luga been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Luga went from 1,693 residents to 1,700 — a change of +0.4% over the intercensal period. The barangay is broadly stable based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Luga in?▾
Barangay Luga is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Santa Teresita.
How many barangays are in Santa Teresita?▾
Santa Teresita has 13 barangays, including Barangay Luga. You can browse the full list on our Santa Teresita page.
How many residents does Barangay Luga have?▾
Barangay Luga had a population of 1,700 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Luga?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Teresita is 3512. 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 Luga, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Luga 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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