Barangay Santo Tomas is a barangay in Tuao, Cagayan, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Tuao. It had a population of 1,483 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Santo Tomas · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Santo Tomas
Barangay Santo Tomas forms part of Tuao, a municipality in Cagayan, and is classified as a small barangay.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 1,483. This made it the 21st largest of 32 barangays in Tuao by population, placing it in the middle tier of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Santo Tomas accounted for approximately 2.24% of the total population of Tuao, which stood at 66,147 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 1,450 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 1,483 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +2.3%, consistent with a growing 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.
Tuao is a municipality comprising 32 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 Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Santo Tomas ranks 333rd by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan 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 Santo Tomas 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.
The current Sangguniang Barangay leadership for Barangay Santo Tomas is being verified against the DILG Barangay Officials Masterlist. Other details about this barangay — including census population, urban/rural classification, income class, and administrative hierarchy — are documented in the sections below.
The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 under Republic Act No. 12232. Each Punong Barangay, Kagawad, and SK Chairperson serves a four-year term.
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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
1,450
-87
-5.7%
2024 POPCEN
1,483
+33
+2.3%
2015–2020: -5.7% total (-1.16%/yr).2020–2024: +2.3% total (+0.56%/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 Tuao
21stof 32
Among the lower half of Tuao by population.
Share of Tuao
2.2%
of the municipality's total 66,147 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
333rdof 820
Province-wide percentile: 60.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Tuao (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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Services listed are based on Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991). Specific requirements and fees vary by barangay. Always call the hall before visiting to confirm requirements and availability.
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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 Tuao, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Santo Tomas hall?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is located in Tuao, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Santo Tomas?▾
The current Punong Barangay information for Barangay Santo Tomas is being verified. The position is elected during the Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE), with the next election 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 Tuao 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 32 barangays in the municipality of Tuao, Cagayan, 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 Tuao?▾
Tuao 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 Santo Tomas.
Has the population of Barangay Santo Tomas been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Santo Tomas went from 1,450 residents to 1,483 — a change of +2.3% 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 Santo Tomas in?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 32 barangays administered by Tuao.
How many barangays are in Tuao?▾
Tuao has 32 barangays, including Barangay Santo Tomas. You can browse the full list on our Tuao page.
How many residents does Barangay Santo Tomas have?▾
Barangay Santo Tomas had a population of 1,483 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 Tuao is 3528. 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 2026-05-25. 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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Editorial process and update cadence documented in our methodology. Errors or corrections welcome via the submission form above. This page was last updated on 2026-05-25.
