Located in Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur, Barangay Santa Maria is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Sibagat. It had a population of 727 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Jose Maximo D Oquiton(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santa Maria · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santa Maria
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Santa Maria is one of the administrative divisions of Sibagat in Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santa Maria had a population of 727. This made it the 18th largest of 24 barangays in Sibagat by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santa Maria accounted for approximately 2.19% of the total population of Sibagat, which stood at 33,271 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 Maria changed from 694 to 727, a shift of +4.8% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with growing populations in Sibagat. Barangay Santa Maria is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sibagat is a municipality comprising 24 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santa Maria, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Agusan Del Sur, which contains 314 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santa Maria ranks 277th by 2024 POPCEN population. Agusan Del Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Santa Maria 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 Sibagat 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 Maria from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
720
—
—
2020 CPH
694
-26
-3.6%
2024 POPCEN
727
+33
+4.8%
2015–2020: -3.6% total (-0.73%/yr).2020–2024: +4.8% total (+1.17%/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 Sibagat
18thof 24
Among the lower half of Sibagat by population.
Share of Sibagat
2.2%
of the municipality's total 33,271 residents.
Rank in Agusan Del Sur
277thof 314
Province-wide percentile: 12.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Sibagat (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 Santa Maria
Where is Barangay Santa Maria located?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santa Maria hall?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is located in Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Maria?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santa Maria is Jose Maximo D Oquiton (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santa Maria?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santa Maria is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Sibagat LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santa Maria part of?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is one of 24 barangays in the municipality of Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santa Maria urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santa Maria 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 Sibagat?▾
Sibagat 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 Santa Maria.
Has the population of Barangay Santa Maria been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santa Maria went from 694 residents to 727 — a change of +4.8% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly growing based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santa Maria in?▾
Barangay Santa Maria is part of the Caraga administrative region of the Philippines. Within Caraga, the barangay falls under the province of Agusan Del Sur, and is one of 24 barangays administered by Sibagat.
How many barangays are in Sibagat?▾
Sibagat has 24 barangays, including Barangay Santa Maria. You can browse the full list on our Sibagat page.
How many residents does Barangay Santa Maria have?▾
Barangay Santa Maria had a population of 727 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santa Maria?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sibagat is 8503. 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 Maria, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santa Maria 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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