Situated in the municipality of Santo Domingo, Albay, Barangay Santo Niño is one of the administrative divisions of Bicol Region. It had a population of 1,931 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Maricel Banua Austria(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Niño · Data updated 2026-07-01
Historical Population
Philippine Statistics Authority
+3.3% since 2015
Population history of Barangay Santo Niño from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,870
—
—
2020 CPH
1,928
+58
+3.1%
2024 POPCEN
1,931
+3
+0.2%
2015–2020: +3.1% total (+0.61%/yr).2020–2024: +0.2% total (+0.04%/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 Santo Domingo
7thof 23
Among the upper half of Santo Domingo by population.
Share of Santo Domingo
5.1%
of the municipality's total 37,586 residents.
Rank in Albay
239thof 720
Province-wide percentile: 67.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Santo Domingo (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.
About Barangay Santo Niño
Situated in Santo Domingo, Albay, Barangay Santo Niño is one of 23 barangays that make up the municipality within Bicol Region.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 1,931. This made it the 7th largest of 23 barangays in Santo Domingo by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Niño accounted for approximately 5.14% of the total population of Santo Domingo, which stood at 37,586 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Santo Niño moved from 1,928 residents to 1,931, an intercensal change of +0.2%. The trajectory indicates a slowly expanding community. Barangay Santo Niño is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santo Domingo is a municipality of 23 barangays, of which Barangay Santo Niño is one. Within the wider province of Albay, which contains 720 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Niño ranks 239th by 2024 POPCEN population. Albay is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
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 Santo Domingo 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Santo Niño
Where is Barangay Santo Niño located?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Domingo, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Niño hall?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is located in Santo Domingo, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The Punong Barangay (barangay captain) of Barangay Santo Niño is Maricel Banua Austria (2023 - 2026 term).
How can I contact Barangay Santo Niño?▾
You can contact Barangay Santo Niño via phone at 09126811595.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Niño part of?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is one of 23 barangays in the municipality of Santo Domingo, Albay, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Niño urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Niño 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 Santo Domingo?▾
Santo Domingo 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 Santo Niño.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Niño been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Niño went from 1,928 residents to 1,931 — a change of +0.2% 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 Santo Niño in?▾
Barangay Santo Niño is part of the Bicol Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Bicol Region, the barangay falls under the province of Albay, and is one of 23 barangays administered by Santo Domingo.
How many barangays are in Santo Domingo?▾
Santo Domingo has 23 barangays, including Barangay Santo Niño. You can browse the full list on our Santo Domingo page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Niño have?▾
Barangay Santo Niño had a population of 1,931 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Niño?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santo Domingo is 4508. 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 Santo Niño, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Niño was last updated on 2026-07-01. 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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