Santo Domingo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 2729 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 55.49 km2 (21.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 29,041 |
| Density (2020) | 523 / km2 (1,356 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 38' North, 120° 25' East (17.6378, 120.4101) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.9 meters (52.2 feet) |
Santo Domingo is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 55.49 square kilometers or 21.42 square miles which constitutes 2.14% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 29,041. This represented 4.11% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.55% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 523 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,356 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Domingo 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binalayangan | 1.08% | 314 | 269 | 16.73% | 3.31% |
| Binongan | 2.40% | 697 | 658 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| Borobor | 1.86% | 539 | 485 | 11.13% | 2.25% |
| Cabaritan | 4.38% | 1,273 | 1,067 | 19.31% | 3.79% |
| Cabigbigaan | 2.11% | 612 | 575 | 6.43% | 1.32% |
| Calautit | 3.88% | 1,127 | 1,158 | -2.68% | -0.57% |
| Calay-ab | 2.96% | 860 | 821 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Camestizoan | 3.99% | 1,159 | 1,032 | 12.31% | 2.47% |
| Casili | 1.34% | 388 | 331 | 17.22% | 3.40% |
| Flora | 1.90% | 552 | 559 | -1.25% | -0.26% |
| Lagatit | 3.54% | 1,027 | 917 | 12.00% | 2.41% |
| Laoingen | 4.77% | 1,384 | 1,351 | 2.44% | 0.51% |
| Lussoc | 3.74% | 1,087 | 1,152 | -5.64% | -1.22% |
| Nagbettedan | 2.59% | 753 | 705 | 6.81% | 1.40% |
| Naglaoa-an | 3.17% | 922 | 867 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Nalasin | 4.55% | 1,320 | 1,378 | -4.21% | -0.90% |
| Nambaran | 4.55% | 1,321 | 1,383 | -4.48% | -0.96% |
| Nanerman | 1.93% | 560 | 527 | 6.26% | 1.29% |
| Napo | 1.78% | 517 | 554 | -6.68% | -1.44% |
| Padu Chico | 3.42% | 993 | 1,032 | -3.78% | -0.81% |
| Padu Grande | 1.07% | 312 | 289 | 7.96% | 1.62% |
| Paguraper | 1.89% | 549 | 472 | 16.31% | 3.23% |
| Panay | 0.79% | 230 | 178 | 29.21% | 5.54% |
| Pangpangdan | 2.18% | 632 | 557 | 13.46% | 2.69% |
| Parada | 2.37% | 689 | 764 | -9.82% | -2.15% |
| Paras | 2.51% | 728 | 690 | 5.51% | 1.13% |
| Poblacion | 2.80% | 813 | 896 | -9.26% | -2.03% |
| Puerta Real | 3.08% | 894 | 845 | 5.80% | 1.19% |
| Pussuac | 3.99% | 1,159 | 1,079 | 7.41% | 1.52% |
| Quimmarayan | 4.03% | 1,171 | 1,135 | 3.17% | 0.66% |
| San Pablo | 3.33% | 967 | 878 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.23% | 647 | 605 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| Santo Tomas | 1.51% | 438 | 439 | -0.23% | -0.05% |
| Sived | 3.05% | 885 | 796 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Suksukit | 1.26% | 366 | 410 | -10.73% | -2.36% |
| Vacunero | 3.98% | 1,156 | 1,121 | 3.12% | 0.65% |
| Santo Domingo Total | 29,041 | 27,975 | 3.81% | 0.79% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Domingo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱155,787,673.97.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,510,873.59 | – |
| 2010 | 71,690,665.14 | 50.89% |
| 2011 | 73,286,292.46 | 2.23% |
| 2012 | 69,755,580.74 | -4.82% |
| 2013 | 75,558,978.13 | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 66,721,285.04 | -11.70% |
| 2015 | 98,731,217.09 | 47.98% |
| 2016 | 155,787,673.97 | 57.79% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Domingo in the 2015 Census was 27,967 broken down into 6,777 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,720 | 3,958 | 5.23 | |
| 22,727 | 4,398 | 5.17 | |
| 24,517 | 4,871 | 5.03 | |
| 25,882 | 5,625 | 4.60 | |
| 27,593 | 6,079 | 4.54 | |
| 27,967 | 6,777 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Domingo is 5 to 9, with 2,684 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 386 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 494 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,982 | 7.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,684 | 9.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,618 | 9.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,393 | 8.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,383 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,193 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,176 | 7.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,958 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,684 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,623 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,397 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,170 | 4.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,050 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 729 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 583 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 386 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 472 | 1.69% |
| Total | 27,975 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Domingo grew from 10,075 in 1903 to 29,041 in 2020, an increase of 18,966 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 1,066 people, from the previous population of 27,975 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,075 | – | |
| 13,018 | 1.63% | |
| 10,856 | -0.90% | |
| 11,082 | 0.21% | |
| 13,685 | 1.87% | |
| 14,980 | 0.89% | |
| 15,957 | 1.28% | |
| 17,728 | 2.13% | |
| 20,720 | 1.57% | |
| 22,727 | 1.75% | |
| 24,520 | 1.64% | |
| 25,888 | 0.75% | |
| 27,596 | 2.35% | |
| 27,975 | 0.26% | |
| 29,041 | 0.79% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Domingo for the year 2019 was 19,315, broken down into 9,574 males and 9,741 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Domingo is situated at approximately 17° 38' North, 120° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.9 meters or 52.2 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 Santo Domingo are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, and Tabuk, Kalinga. The nearest municipalities are San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, and Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 342.71 kilometers (212.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 2.27 kilometers (1.41 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, 5.48 kilometers (3.40 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, 6.23 kilometers (3.87 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Bantay, Ilocos Sur, 6.69 kilometers (4.16 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, 7.33 kilometers (4.55 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, 10.38 kilometers (6.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 7.61 kilometers (4.73 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 49.13 kilometers (30.52 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 49.81 kilometers (30.95 miles) to the South (S5°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 64.89 kilometers (40.32 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 113.48 kilometers (70.51 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 113.72 kilometers (70.67 miles) to the East (S81°E)
Distance from Manila: 342.71 kilometers (212.95 miles) to the South (S10°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.