Barangay Mabilbila Sur is a local government unit in Santa, Ilocos Sur, in the Ilocos Region region of the Philippines. It had a population of 1,988 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Godofredo Baterina Borje(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Mabilbila Sur · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Mabilbila Sur
Situated in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Barangay Mabilbila Sur is one of 26 barangays that make up the municipality within Ilocos Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Mabilbila Sur had a population of 1,988. This made it the 1st largest of 26 barangays in Santa by population, placing it among the most populous barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Mabilbila Sur accounted for approximately 13.11% of the total population of Santa, which stood at 15,164 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Mabilbila Sur moved from 1,996 residents to 1,988, an intercensal change of -0.4%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Mabilbila Sur is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa is a municipality comprising 26 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Mabilbila Sur, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Mabilbila Sur ranks 50th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur 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 Mabilbila Sur 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 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 Mabilbila Sur from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,948
—
—
2020 CPH
1,996
+48
+2.5%
2024 POPCEN
1,988
-8
-0.4%
2015–2020: +2.5% total (+0.49%/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
1stof 26
Among the top 10% of Santa by population.
Share of Santa
13.1%
of the municipality's total 15,164 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
50thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 94.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Santa (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Mabilbila Sur
Where is Barangay Mabilbila Sur located?▾
Barangay Mabilbila Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Santa, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Mabilbila Sur hall?▾
Barangay Mabilbila Sur is located in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Mabilbila Sur?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Mabilbila Sur is Godofredo Baterina Borje (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Mabilbila Sur?▾
You can contact Barangay Mabilbila Sur via phone at 077-604-1362.
What municipality is Barangay Mabilbila Sur part of?▾
Barangay Mabilbila Sur is one of 26 barangays in the municipality of Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Mabilbila Sur urban or rural?▾
Barangay Mabilbila Sur 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?▾
Santa 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 Mabilbila Sur.
Has the population of Barangay Mabilbila Sur been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Mabilbila Sur went from 1,996 residents to 1,988 — 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 Mabilbila Sur in?▾
Barangay Mabilbila Sur is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 26 barangays administered by Santa.
How many barangays are in Santa?▾
Santa has 26 barangays, including Barangay Mabilbila Sur. You can browse the full list on our Santa page.
How many residents does Barangay Mabilbila Sur have?▾
Barangay Mabilbila Sur had a population of 1,988 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Mabilbila Sur?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa is 2703. 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 Mabilbila Sur, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Mabilbila Sur 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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