Santa Maria, Municipality of Itbayat, Province of Batanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Batanes |
| Municipality | Itbayat |
| Postal code | 3905 |
| Population (2020) | 488 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Itbayat |
| Coordinates | 20.8007, 121.8709 (20° 48' North, 121° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 174.0 meters (570.9 feet) |
Santa Maria, formerly Marapuy, is a barangay in the municipality of Itbayat, in the province of Batanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 488. This represented 15.60% of the total population of Itbayat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 463 broken down into 143 households or an average of 3.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 129 | 4.81 | |
| 583 | 134 | 4.35 | |
| 601 | 127 | 4.73 | |
| 490 | 133 | 3.68 | |
| 433 | 133 | 3.26 | |
| 463 | 143 | 3.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 5 to 9, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 6.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 11.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 10.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 13 | 2.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 3.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 7.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 7.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 6.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 7.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 6.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 4.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 3.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 3.02% |
| Total | 463 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Maria fell from 631 in 1990 to 488 in 2020, a decrease of 143 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.11%, or an increase of 25 people, from the previous population of 463 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 631 | – | |
| 590 | -1.25% | |
| 601 | 0.40% | |
| 490 | -2.78% | |
| 438 | -4.00% | |
| 463 | 1.06% | |
| 488 | 1.11% |
Location
Santa Maria is situated at approximately 20.8007, 121.8709, in the island of Itbayat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 174.0 meters or 570.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Maria shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.