Santo Tomas, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 2426 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 13.43 km2 (5.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,878 |
| Density (2020) | 1,108 / km2 (2,867 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 53' North, 120° 35' East (15.8782, 120.5860) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.2 meters (99.2 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pangasinan.
The municipality has a land area of 13.43 square kilometers or 5.19 square miles which constitutes 0.25% of Pangasinan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,878. This represented 0.47% of the total population of Pangasinan province, or 0.28% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,108 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,867 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Tomas has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Luna | 6.20% | 922 | 914 | 0.88% | 0.18% |
| Poblacion East | 6.66% | 991 | 1,119 | -11.44% | -2.52% |
| Poblacion West | 3.93% | 585 | 606 | -3.47% | -0.74% |
| Salvacion | 10.14% | 1,509 | 1,537 | -1.82% | -0.39% |
| San Agustin | 10.55% | 1,570 | 1,618 | -2.97% | -0.63% |
| San Antonio | 28.78% | 4,282 | 4,249 | 0.78% | 0.16% |
| San Jose | 9.01% | 1,340 | 1,334 | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| San Marcos | 5.92% | 881 | 975 | -9.64% | -2.11% |
| Santo Domingo | 10.65% | 1,584 | 1,496 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Santo Niño | 8.16% | 1,214 | 1,174 | 3.41% | 0.71% |
| Santo Tomas Total | 14,878 | 15,022 | -0.96% | -0.20% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Tomas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱65,535,311.16.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 27,095,696.98 | – |
| 2010 | 142,334,627.22 | 425.30% |
| 2011 | 32,481,920.23 | -77.18% |
| 2012 | 31,687,840.08 | -2.44% |
| 2013 | 34,388,161.03 | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 38,777,909.69 | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 49,308,983.44 | 27.16% |
| 2016 | 65,535,311.16 | 32.91% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 15,022 broken down into 3,374 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,229 | 2,008 | 5.09 | |
| 11,397 | 2,310 | 4.93 | |
| 12,304 | 2,716 | 4.53 | |
| 13,706 | 3,070 | 4.46 | |
| 14,406 | 3,307 | 4.36 | |
| 15,022 | 3,374 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 10 to 14, with 1,449 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 172 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 268 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,119 | 7.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,426 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,449 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,261 | 8.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,222 | 8.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,160 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,143 | 7.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,030 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 942 | 6.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 895 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 759 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 701 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 610 | 4.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 397 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 274 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 172 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 194 | 1.29% |
| Total | 15,022 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 3,085 in 1903 to 14,878 in 2020, an increase of 11,793 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 144 people, from the previous population of 15,022 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,085 | – | |
| 2,760 | -0.70% | |
| 3,147 | 0.66% | |
| 4,294 | 3.24% | |
| 5,235 | 1.76% | |
| 7,562 | 3.66% | |
| 8,615 | 2.65% | |
| 8,946 | 0.76% | |
| 10,253 | 1.37% | |
| 11,397 | 2.00% | |
| 12,304 | 1.66% | |
| 13,706 | 1.50% | |
| 14,406 | 1.83% | |
| 15,022 | 0.80% | |
| 14,878 | -0.20% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Tomas for the year 2019 was 8,592, broken down into 4,183 males and 4,409 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 15° 53' North, 120° 35' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.2 meters or 99.2 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 Tomas are Urdaneta, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac City, Tarlac, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Villasis, Pangasinan, Rosales, Pangasinan, Alcala, Pangasinan, San Manuel, Tarlac, Balungao, Pangasinan, and Bautista, Pangasinan. Its distance from the national capital is 148.69 kilometers (92.39 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Villasis, Pangasinan, 2.66 kilometers (1.65 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Rosales, Pangasinan, 5.56 kilometers (3.45 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
- Alcala, Pangasinan, 7.60 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- San Manuel, Tarlac, 9.01 kilometers (5.60 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Balungao, Pangasinan, 9.82 kilometers (6.10 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Bautista, Pangasinan, 13.58 kilometers (8.44 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S57°W)
Nearest cities
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 10.90 kilometers (6.78 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 25.70 kilometers (15.97 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N78°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 32.31 kilometers (20.08 miles) to the Northwest (N56°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 38.87 kilometers (24.15 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 43.39 kilometers (26.96 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 44.70 kilometers (27.78 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
Distance from Manila: 148.69 kilometers (92.39 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°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.