San Quintin, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 6 |
| Postal code | 2808 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 66.59 km2 (25.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 5,705 |
| Density (2020) | 86 / km2 (222 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 33' North, 120° 31' East (17.5427, 120.5203) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.0 meters (108.2 feet) |
San Quintin is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 66.59 square kilometers or 25.71 square miles which constitutes 1.59% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,705. This represented 2.27% of the total population of Abra province, or 0.32% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 86 inhabitants per square kilometer or 222 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Quintin has 6 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labaan | 18.07% | 1,031 | 973 | 5.96% | 1.23% |
| Palang | 10.17% | 580 | 564 | 2.84% | 0.59% |
| Pantoc | 12.48% | 712 | 709 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Poblacion | 14.15% | 807 | 771 | 4.67% | 0.97% |
| Tangadan | 27.20% | 1,552 | 1,415 | 9.68% | 1.96% |
| Villa Mercedes | 17.93% | 1,023 | 1,006 | 1.69% | 0.35% |
| San Quintin Total | 5,705 | 5,438 | 4.91% | 1.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Quintin for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱64,468,717.62.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 25,243,068.98 | – |
| 2010 | 35,826,035.65 | 41.92% |
| 2011 | 38,773,914.56 | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 33,488,431.88 | -13.63% |
| 2013 | 43,380,566.06 | 29.54% |
| 2014 | 32,573,608.13 | -24.91% |
| 2015 | 47,448,252.34 | 45.66% |
| 2016 | 64,468,717.62 | 35.87% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Quintin in the 2015 Census was 5,421 broken down into 1,249 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,290 | 850 | 5.05 | |
| 4,998 | 931 | 5.37 | |
| 5,130 | 946 | 5.42 | |
| 5,340 | 1,094 | 4.88 | |
| 5,232 | 1,152 | 4.54 | |
| 5,421 | 1,249 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Quintin is 20 to 24, with 534 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 69 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 104 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 412 | 7.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 502 | 9.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 530 | 9.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 504 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 534 | 9.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 473 | 8.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 373 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 310 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 288 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 304 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 301 | 5.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 258 | 4.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 191 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 138 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 69 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 76 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 71 | 1.31% |
| Total | 5,438 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Quintin grew from 877 in 1903 to 5,705 in 2020, an increase of 4,828 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 267 people, from the previous population of 5,438 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 877 | – | |
| 2,152 | 5.83% | |
| 2,239 | 0.20% | |
| 1,518 | -3.91% | |
| 2,495 | 4.47% | |
| 3,259 | 2.65% | |
| 3,374 | 0.70% | |
| 3,574 | 1.16% | |
| 4,293 | 1.85% | |
| 4,999 | 2.89% | |
| 5,130 | 0.56% | |
| 5,341 | 0.56% | |
| 5,233 | -0.74% | |
| 5,438 | 0.73% | |
| 5,705 | 1.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Quintin for the year 2019 was 4,518, broken down into 2,321 males and 2,197 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Quintin is situated at approximately 17° 33' North, 120° 31' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.0 meters or 108.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Quintin are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are Langiden, Abra, Pidigan, Abra, Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Santa, Ilocos Sur, Bangued, Abra, and San Isidro, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 330.36 kilometers (205.27 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Langiden, Abra, 5.97 kilometers (3.71 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Pidigan, Abra, 7.94 kilometers (4.93 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, 10.65 kilometers (6.62 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Santa, Ilocos Sur, 11.07 kilometers (6.88 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Bangued, Abra, 11.95 kilometers (7.43 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- San Isidro, Abra, 12.15 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 14.57 kilometers (9.05 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 39.85 kilometers (24.76 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 57.07 kilometers (35.46 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 72.86 kilometers (45.28 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 104.75 kilometers (65.09 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 100.80 kilometers (62.64 miles) to the East (S86°E)
Distance from Manila: 330.36 kilometers (205.27 miles) to the South (S9°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.