Situated in the municipality of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Barangay Santa Magdalena is one of the administrative divisions of Ilocos Region. It had a population of 865 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jonathan Agnir Basilio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Magdalena · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Magdalena
Barangay Santa Magdalena forms part of Sarrat, a municipality in Ilocos Norte, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Magdalena had a population of 865. This made it the 19th largest of 24 barangays in Sarrat by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Magdalena accounted for approximately 3.29% of the total population of Sarrat, which stood at 26,294 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 Santa Magdalena changed from 807 to 865, a shift of +7.2% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Sarrat. Barangay Santa Magdalena is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sarrat is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Magdalena, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Norte, which contains 559 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Magdalena ranks 335th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Norte is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Magdalena 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 Sarrat 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 Santa Magdalena from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
803
—
—
2020 CPH
807
+4
+0.5%
2024 POPCEN
865
+58
+7.2%
2015–2020: +0.5% total (+0.10%/yr).2020–2024: +7.2% total (+1.75%/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 Sarrat
19thof 24
Among the lower half of Sarrat by population.
Share of Sarrat
3.3%
of the municipality's total 26,294 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Norte
335thof 559
Province-wide percentile: 40.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
2nd
BLGF high fiscal capacity tier.
Sarrat (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 Santa Magdalena
Where is Barangay Santa Magdalena located?▾
Barangay Santa Magdalena is a barangay in the municipality of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Magdalena hall?▾
Barangay Santa Magdalena is located in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Magdalena?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Magdalena is Jonathan Agnir Basilio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Magdalena?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Magdalena is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Sarrat LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Magdalena part of?▾
Barangay Santa Magdalena is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Magdalena urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Magdalena 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 Sarrat?▾
Sarrat 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 Santa Magdalena.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Magdalena been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Magdalena went from 807 residents to 865 — a change of +7.2% 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 Santa Magdalena in?▾
Barangay Santa Magdalena is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Norte, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Sarrat.
How many barangays are in Sarrat?▾
Sarrat has 24 barangays, including Barangay Santa Magdalena. You can browse the full list on our Sarrat page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Magdalena have?▾
Barangay Santa Magdalena had a population of 865 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Magdalena?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sarrat is 2914. 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 Santa Magdalena, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Magdalena 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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