Santa Marcela, Province of Apayao
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 3811 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 196.32 km2 (75.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 13,317 |
| Density (2020) | 68 / km2 (176 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 17' North, 121° 26' East (18.2872, 121.4345) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.2 meters (49.7 feet) |
Santa Marcela is a municipality in the landlocked province of Apayao.
The municipality has a land area of 196.32 square kilometers or 75.80 square miles which constitutes 4.36% of Apayao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 13,317. This represented 10.71% of the total population of Apayao province, or 0.74% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 68 inhabitants per square kilometer or 176 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Marcela has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barocboc | 11.05% | 1,472 | 1,448 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Consuelo | 6.76% | 900 | 1,037 | -13.21% | -2.94% |
| Emiliana | 6.29% | 838 | 785 | 6.75% | 1.38% |
| Imelda | 6.96% | 927 | 978 | -5.21% | -1.12% |
| Malekkeg | 8.78% | 1,169 | 1,141 | 2.45% | 0.51% |
| Marcela | 10.27% | 1,368 | 1,296 | 5.56% | 1.14% |
| Nueva | 5.92% | 788 | 803 | -1.87% | -0.40% |
| Panay | 6.78% | 903 | 969 | -6.81% | -1.47% |
| San Antonio | 6.09% | 811 | 822 | -1.34% | -0.28% |
| San Carlos | 11.25% | 1,498 | 1,390 | 7.77% | 1.59% |
| San Juan | 4.48% | 596 | 638 | -6.58% | -1.42% |
| San Mariano | 7.41% | 987 | 1,069 | -7.67% | -1.67% |
| Sipa Proper | 7.96% | 1,060 | 1,237 | -14.31% | -3.20% |
| Santa Marcela Total | 13,317 | 13,613 | -2.17% | -0.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Marcela for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,767,265.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,064,683.14 | – |
| 2010 | 41,883,488.61 | -9.08% |
| 2011 | 45,262,168.20 | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 45,302,977.36 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 51,275,574.93 | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 56,695,296.14 | 10.57% |
| 2015 | 65,242,763.97 | 15.08% |
| 2016 | 70,767,265.46 | 8.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Marcela in the 2015 Census was 13,537 broken down into 3,128 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,618 | 1,431 | 5.32 | |
| 8,706 | 1,737 | 5.01 | |
| 9,856 | 1,995 | 4.94 | |
| 11,716 | 2,605 | 4.50 | |
| 12,006 | 2,745 | 4.37 | |
| 13,537 | 3,128 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Marcela is 5 to 9, with 1,436 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 143 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 218 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,073 | 7.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,436 | 10.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,313 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,312 | 9.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,307 | 9.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,107 | 8.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,032 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 987 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 830 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 756 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 638 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 511 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 374 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 253 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 179 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 144 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 143 | 1.05% |
| Total | 13,613 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Marcela grew from 5,436 in 1970 to 13,317 in 2020, an increase of 7,881 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.46%, or a decrease of 296 people, from the previous population of 13,613 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,436 | – | |
| 7,185 | 5.76% | |
| 7,768 | 1.57% | |
| 7,622 | -0.19% | |
| 8,718 | 2.55% | |
| 9,856 | 2.67% | |
| 11,731 | 2.43% | |
| 12,010 | 0.86% | |
| 13,613 | 2.41% | |
| 13,317 | -0.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Marcela for the year 2019 was 7,946, broken down into 4,069 males and 3,877 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Marcela is situated at approximately 18° 17' North, 121° 26' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.2 meters or 49.7 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 Santa Marcela are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Ilagan, Isabela, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Flora, Apayao, Pudtol, Apayao, Luna, Apayao, Allacapan, Cagayan, Ballesteros, Cagayan, and Abulug, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 411.95 kilometers (255.97 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Flora, Apayao, 8.17 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Pudtol, Apayao, 8.47 kilometers (5.27 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Luna, Apayao, 9.59 kilometers (5.96 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Allacapan, Cagayan, 14.39 kilometers (8.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Ballesteros, Cagayan, 16.05 kilometers (9.97 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Abulug, Cagayan, 17.48 kilometers (10.86 miles) to the North (N8°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 81.08 kilometers (50.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 90.22 kilometers (56.06 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 89.50 kilometers (55.61 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 95.58 kilometers (59.39 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 135.37 kilometers (84.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 136.28 kilometers (84.68 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
Distance from Manila: 411.95 kilometers (255.97 miles) to the South (S7°W)
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.