Santa Catalina, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 9 |
| Postal code | 2701 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 9.68 km2 (3.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,493 |
| Density (2020) | 1,497 / km2 (3,875 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 35' North, 120° 22' East (17.5888, 120.3634) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.6 feet) |
Santa Catalina is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 9.68 square kilometers or 3.74 square miles which constitutes 0.37% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,493. This represented 2.05% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.27% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,497 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,875 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Catalina has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabaroan | 9.40% | 1,362 | 1,294 | 5.26% | 1.08% |
| Cabittaogan | 17.18% | 2,490 | 2,621 | -5.00% | -1.07% |
| Cabuloan | 9.72% | 1,408 | 1,374 | 2.47% | 0.52% |
| Pangada | 6.22% | 902 | 804 | 12.19% | 2.45% |
| Paratong | 8.32% | 1,206 | 1,154 | 4.51% | 0.93% |
| Poblacion | 9.90% | 1,435 | 1,439 | -0.28% | -0.06% |
| Sinabaan | 9.51% | 1,379 | 1,237 | 11.48% | 2.31% |
| Subec | 8.06% | 1,168 | 1,181 | -1.10% | -0.23% |
| Tamorong | 21.69% | 3,143 | 2,841 | 10.63% | 2.15% |
| Santa Catalina Total | 14,493 | 13,945 | 3.93% | 0.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Catalina for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,821,140.60.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 22,543,001.76 | – |
| 2010 | 41,987,640.06 | 86.26% |
| 2011 | 50,446,584.29 | 20.15% |
| 2012 | 55,189,937.07 | 9.40% |
| 2013 | 47,010,837.26 | -14.82% |
| 2014 | 83,547,769.39 | 77.72% |
| 2015 | 58,905,910.24 | -29.49% |
| 2016 | 82,821,140.60 | 40.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Catalina in the 2015 Census was 13,939 broken down into 2,844 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,382 | 2,093 | 5.44 | |
| 11,224 | 2,143 | 5.24 | |
| 12,530 | 2,404 | 5.21 | |
| 13,284 | 2,696 | 4.93 | |
| 13,584 | 2,832 | 4.80 | |
| 13,939 | 2,844 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Catalina is 20 to 24, with 1,227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 194 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 233 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 960 | 6.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,218 | 8.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,205 | 8.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,183 | 8.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,227 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,139 | 8.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,119 | 8.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 978 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 835 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 786 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 708 | 5.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 637 | 4.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 554 | 3.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 397 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 297 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 194 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 275 | 1.97% |
| Total | 13,945 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Catalina grew from 5,625 in 1903 to 14,493 in 2020, an increase of 8,868 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 548 people, from the previous population of 13,945 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,625 | – | |
| 6,494 | 0.91% | |
| 6,495 | 0.00% | |
| 7,125 | 0.95% | |
| 8,414 | 1.47% | |
| 8,921 | 0.57% | |
| 9,391 | 1.04% | |
| 9,761 | 0.78% | |
| 11,388 | 1.55% | |
| 11,228 | -0.26% | |
| 12,537 | 2.39% | |
| 13,284 | 0.80% | |
| 13,597 | 0.85% | |
| 13,945 | 0.48% | |
| 14,493 | 0.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Catalina for the year 2019 was 10,441, broken down into 5,216 males and 5,225 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Catalina is situated at approximately 17° 35' North, 120° 22' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.6 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 Catalina are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, and Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 338.27 kilometers (210.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, 1.17 kilometers (0.72 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N60°E)
- Bantay, Ilocos Sur, 2.57 kilometers (1.60 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, 5.02 kilometers (3.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 5.09 kilometers (3.16 miles) to the Northeast (N38°E)
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, 7.33 kilometers (4.55 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, 12.54 kilometers (7.79 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 3.04 kilometers (1.89 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 45.08 kilometers (28.01 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 55.97 kilometers (34.78 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 71.63 kilometers (44.51 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 107.71 kilometers (66.93 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 117.85 kilometers (73.23 miles) to the East (S84°E)
Distance from Manila: 338.27 kilometers (210.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°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.