Sta Maria was formerly the biggest barrio of San Nicolas extending from the eastern boundary of the poblacion up to the Caraballo mountains. Its area was so wide that its sitios included Cabitnongan, Calocan, Cacabugaoan, Malico, Talingkapor, Mocudan, Cabaruan and Sta Maria Centro. The place was settled by migrants from the Ilocos provinces, La Union, Western Pangasinan and Benguet. The Catholic and religious settlers adopted the Blessed Virgin Mary as their patron saint whom they offered prayers and intercession to God for their guidance, protection and welfare Later, the place was named Sta. Maria, in honor and total devotion to their patron saint.

        The devolution and creation of Barangays by the PACD in the 60’s to intensify progress and growth in the countryside led to the separation and creation of different barangays from the sitios of Barrio Sta. Maria Cabitnongan , Calaocan and Malico , Mocudan , Talingkapor and some places in the foothills of the Caraballo mountain , became Brgy.Sta East Cabaruan and Sta. Maria Centro , likewise became Brgy. Sta. Maria West.Presently Brgy. Sta Maria. West is composed of three sitios namely : Cabaruan Centro and Nagtupakan .

            Brgy.Sta. Maria West is bounded on the east by Brgy. Sta Maria East;on the west by Brgy. Calaocan on the north by Ambayoan  River ; and on the south by Brgy. Cacabugaoan . Tanggal Cadaanan and Tanggal Cabaruan are the main irrigation system that support and enhance farming productivity . Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood ,livestock raising and overseas employment and other sources of income .A mineral water plant in sitio Nagtupakan and owned by Forzans enterprises bottled spring water from the Parasapas hills for domestic use and for export.

            Sta. Maria West is predominantly a religious community with the Iglesia ni Cristo as the dominant project followed by Roman catholic and the Protestants a church of the Iglesia ni Cristo was built and standing majestically in Sitio Cabaruan , while a church of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines could be found in Sitio Centro A. well paved and asphalted national road bisects the barangay making transport of commodities and travel of people to and from the town proper so convenient.

            Some local leaders of the barangay became prominent leaders of the town like the late ex- Vice mayor Sanchez and former councilor Don . Antonio Serqui?a .Prominent  families of the barangay are the Espiritu Sanchez, Ortiz , Luzano , Serqui?a and Yabes among others.

Summary:

Barangay                      : Sta. Maria West

Population                     :1,082 ( 1995 census)

No. Of households         : 203 ( 1995 census)

Land Area                     : 100 has

Distance from Municipal : 3 kms.

Facilities                       : barangay hall/ basketball court

( cemented )

Road Condition              : cemented / asphalted /concreted

Public Utility Vehicle      : Tricycle / Kuliglig        

Source of Potable water : Deep Well

Source of Electric Power : PANELCO III

Mineral Resources         : Elementary / High School

Farm products               : Palay / Beans/ Camote