Santo Tomas, Municipality of Claveria, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Claveria |
| Postal code | 3519 |
| Population (2020) | 391 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.5685, 121.1377 (18° 34' North, 121° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.6 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 391. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Claveria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 402 broken down into 112 households or an average of 3.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432 | 96 | 4.50 | |
| 386 | 87 | 4.44 | |
| 440 | 100 | 4.40 | |
| 475 | 118 | 4.03 | |
| 471 | 122 | 3.86 | |
| 402 | 112 | 3.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 10 to 14, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 4.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 7.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 11.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 6.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 5.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 7.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 7.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 7.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 6.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 5.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.24% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.99% |
| Total | 402 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas fell from 432 in 1990 to 391 in 2020, a decrease of 41 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 402 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 432 | – | |
| 388 | -1.99% | |
| 440 | 2.73% | |
| 475 | 1.06% | |
| 471 | -0.31% | |
| 402 | -2.97% | |
| 391 | -0.58% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 18.5685, 121.1377, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Tomas 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.