Santa Lucia, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 2712 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 49.72 km2 (19.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,966 |
| Density (2020) | 522 / km2 (1,352 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 7' North, 120° 27' East (17.1173, 120.4480) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.4 meters (27.4 feet) |
Santa Lucia is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 49.72 square kilometers or 19.20 square miles which constitutes 1.92% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,966. This represented 3.68% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 522 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,352 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Lucia has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alincaoeg | 1.91% | 497 | 494 | 0.61% | 0.13% |
| Angkileng | 2.91% | 755 | 796 | -5.15% | -1.11% |
| Arangin | 1.40% | 363 | 399 | -9.02% | -1.97% |
| Ayusan | 4.67% | 1,213 | 1,149 | 5.57% | 1.15% |
| Banbanaba | 1.89% | 492 | 490 | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Bani | 2.65% | 688 | 609 | 12.97% | 2.60% |
| Bao-as | 2.99% | 776 | 693 | 11.98% | 2.41% |
| Barangobong | 3.15% | 817 | 1,064 | -23.21% | -5.41% |
| Buliclic | 1.73% | 450 | 405 | 11.11% | 2.24% |
| Burgos | 1.53% | 396 | 432 | -8.33% | -1.81% |
| Cabaritan | 2.08% | 541 | 503 | 7.55% | 1.54% |
| Catayagan | 3.11% | 807 | 754 | 7.03% | 1.44% |
| Conconig East | 4.83% | 1,254 | 1,363 | -8.00% | -1.74% |
| Conconig West | 3.39% | 880 | 892 | -1.35% | -0.28% |
| Damacuag | 3.42% | 888 | 779 | 13.99% | 2.79% |
| Luba | 3.03% | 786 | 812 | -3.20% | -0.68% |
| Lubong | 1.66% | 430 | 324 | 32.72% | 6.14% |
| Nagrebcan | 2.97% | 772 | 720 | 7.22% | 1.48% |
| Nagtablaan | 1.59% | 412 | 423 | -2.60% | -0.55% |
| Namatican | 3.61% | 937 | 684 | 36.99% | 6.85% |
| Nangalisan | 3.70% | 962 | 1,018 | -5.50% | -1.18% |
| Palali Norte | 3.93% | 1,020 | 911 | 11.96% | 2.41% |
| Palali Sur | 3.54% | 918 | 908 | 1.10% | 0.23% |
| Paoc Norte | 3.07% | 796 | 812 | -1.97% | -0.42% |
| Paoc Sur | 1.21% | 314 | 394 | -20.30% | -4.66% |
| Paratong | 3.68% | 955 | 896 | 6.58% | 1.35% |
| Pila East | 2.87% | 746 | 662 | 12.69% | 2.55% |
| Pila West | 2.31% | 601 | 558 | 7.71% | 1.57% |
| Quinabalayangan | 0.98% | 255 | 240 | 6.25% | 1.28% |
| Ronda | 3.32% | 861 | 759 | 13.44% | 2.69% |
| Sabuanan | 4.83% | 1,253 | 1,437 | -12.80% | -2.84% |
| San Juan | 3.49% | 906 | 800 | 13.25% | 2.65% |
| San Pedro | 1.73% | 450 | 423 | 6.38% | 1.31% |
| Sapang | 1.71% | 445 | 433 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Suagayan | 1.35% | 351 | 422 | -16.82% | -3.80% |
| Vical | 3.77% | 979 | 944 | 3.71% | 0.77% |
| Santa Lucia Total | 25,966 | 25,402 | 2.22% | 0.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Lucia for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱76,250,771.67.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 95,547,142.39 | – |
| 2011 | 91,125,179.66 | -4.63% |
| 2012 | 119,298,117.41 | 30.92% |
| 2013 | 91,585,136.78 | -23.23% |
| 2014 | 61,289,834.79 | -33.08% |
| 2015 | 69,171,841.04 | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 76,250,771.67 | 10.23% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Lucia in the 2015 Census was 25,402 broken down into 5,930 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,481 | 3,751 | 5.46 | |
| 20,332 | 4,090 | 4.97 | |
| 22,355 | 4,512 | 4.95 | |
| 23,872 | 5,128 | 4.66 | |
| 24,981 | 5,455 | 4.58 | |
| 25,402 | 5,930 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Lucia is 5 to 9, with 2,469 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 413 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 413 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,837 | 7.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,469 | 9.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,468 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,370 | 9.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,054 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,853 | 7.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,825 | 7.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,736 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,548 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,473 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,305 | 5.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,113 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 850 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 647 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 520 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 425 | 1.67% |
| 80 and over | 496 | 1.95% |
| Total | 25,402 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Lucia grew from 7,882 in 1903 to 25,966 in 2020, an increase of 18,084 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 564 people, from the previous population of 25,402 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,882 | – | |
| 10,807 | 2.01% | |
| 8,998 | -0.91% | |
| 10,021 | 1.11% | |
| 12,197 | 1.74% | |
| 14,619 | 1.79% | |
| 16,703 | 2.71% | |
| 17,344 | 0.76% | |
| 20,504 | 1.69% | |
| 20,341 | -0.15% | |
| 22,363 | 2.05% | |
| 23,872 | 0.90% | |
| 24,981 | 1.67% | |
| 25,402 | 0.32% | |
| 25,966 | 0.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Lucia for the year 2019 was 16,240, broken down into 8,167 males and 8,073 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Lucia is situated at approximately 17° 7' North, 120° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.4 meters or 27.4 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 Lucia are Candon, Ilocos Sur, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, Suyo, Ilocos Sur, and Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 285.34 kilometers (177.30 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, 3.67 kilometers (2.28 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, 7.60 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, 10.08 kilometers (6.26 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, 13.54 kilometers (8.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Suyo, Ilocos Sur, 16.32 kilometers (10.14 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur, 16.78 kilometers (10.43 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 7.99 kilometers (4.97 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 50.84 kilometers (31.59 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 57.15 kilometers (35.51 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Baguio, 79.58 kilometers (49.45 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 104.68 kilometers (65.05 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 117.45 kilometers (72.98 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
Distance from Manila: 285.34 kilometers (177.30 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°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.