Barangay Santo Tomas is a barangay in Sulat, Eastern Samar, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sulat. It had a population of 1,321 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Ronald Agno Jardio(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Tomas · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Santo Tomas
Situated in Sulat, Eastern Samar, Barangay Santo Tomas is one of 18 barangays that make up the municipality within Eastern Visayas.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 1,321. This made it the 5th largest of 18 barangays in Sulat by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Tomas accounted for approximately 8.37% of the total population of Sulat, which stood at 15,776 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,462 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,321 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of -9.6%, consistent with a contracting settlement. Barangay Santo Tomas is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Sulat is a municipality comprising 18 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Santo Tomas, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Eastern Samar, which contains 597 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Tomas ranks 97th by 2024 POPCEN population. Eastern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
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 Sulat 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 Santo Tomas from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,537
—
—
2020 CPH
1,462
-75
-4.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,321
-141
-9.6%
2015–2020: -4.9% total (-1.00%/yr).2020–2024: -9.6% total (-2.50%/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 Sulat
5thof 18
Among the top quartile of Sulat by population.
Share of Sulat
8.4%
of the municipality's total 15,776 residents.
Rank in Eastern Samar
97thof 597
Province-wide percentile: 84.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Sulat (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 Santo Tomas
Where is Barangay Santo Tomas located?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Sulat, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Tomas hall?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is located in Sulat, Eastern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Tomas is Ronald Agno Jardio (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Santo Tomas is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Sulat LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Santo Tomas part of?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is one of 18 barangays in the municipality of Sulat, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Santo Tomas urban or rural?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas 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 Sulat?▾
Sulat 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 Tomas.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Tomas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Tomas went from 1,462 residents to 1,321 — a change of -9.6% over the intercensal period. The barangay is shrinking significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Santo Tomas in?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Eastern Samar, and is one of 18 barangays administered by Sulat.
How many barangays are in Sulat?▾
Sulat has 18 barangays, including Barangay Santo Tomas. You can browse the full list on our Sulat page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Tomas have?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 1,321 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Sulat is 6815. 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 Tomas, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Santo Tomas 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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