Santa Lucia, officially the Municipality of Santa Lucia, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,966 people. The town celebrates its annual fiesta on December 13, the feast of its patroness, Saint Lucy.

Geography

Santa Lucia is 337 km from Metro Manila and 70 km from Vigan City, the provincial capital. It is bordered to the north by the city of Candon, Santa Cruz to the south, and Salcedo to the west.

Barangays

Santa Lucia is politically subdivided into 36 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Demographics

In the 2020 census, Santa Lucia had a population of 25,966. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Economy

Culture

Rambak Mani Festival

On May 20, Santa Lucia celebrated the 1st Rambak Mani Festival 2024 to promote its One Town, One Product — peanut industry. Governor Jerry Singson, Mayor Joseph Simon B. Valdez and Vice Mayor Eduardo A. Toquero graced the landmark festival.

Climate

Local government

Santa Lucia, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

Barangay Officials