Santiago
| Type | city (independent component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 37 |
| Postal code | 3311 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 255.50 km2 (98.65 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 148,580 |
| Density (2020) | 582 / km2 (1,506 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 41' North, 121° 33' East (16.6875, 121.5446) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.0 meters (282.2 feet) |
Santiago is a landlocked independent component city in the coastal province of Isabela.
The city has a land area of 255.50 square kilometers or 98.65 square miles which constitutes 1.95% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 148,580. This represented 8.76% of the total population of Isabela province, or 4.03% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 582 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,506 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santiago has 37 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abra | 1.31% | 1,946 | 1,756 | 10.82% | 2.19% |
| Ambalatungan | 1.05% | 1,561 | 1,547 | 0.90% | 0.19% |
| Balintocatoc | 3.12% | 4,629 | 3,777 | 22.56% | 4.37% |
| Baluarte | 4.33% | 6,431 | 5,225 | 23.08% | 4.47% |
| Bannawag Norte | 1.43% | 2,118 | 1,436 | 47.49% | 8.52% |
| Batal | 6.06% | 9,009 | 8,461 | 6.48% | 1.33% |
| Buenavista | 3.05% | 4,525 | 4,010 | 12.84% | 2.58% |
| Cabulay | 2.40% | 3,565 | 3,320 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Calao East | 2.87% | 4,269 | 3,259 | 30.99% | 5.85% |
| Calao West | 0.80% | 1,183 | 1,411 | -16.16% | -3.64% |
| Calaocan | 4.20% | 6,239 | 6,496 | -3.96% | -0.85% |
| Centro East | 0.61% | 905 | 1,223 | -26.00% | -6.14% |
| Centro West | 0.82% | 1,216 | 1,185 | 2.62% | 0.55% |
| Divisoria | 2.84% | 4,214 | 4,373 | -3.64% | -0.78% |
| Dubinan East | 1.55% | 2,304 | 1,888 | 22.03% | 4.28% |
| Dubinan West | 2.15% | 3,188 | 3,103 | 2.74% | 0.57% |
| Luna | 0.75% | 1,107 | 1,100 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Mabini | 4.90% | 7,286 | 6,223 | 17.08% | 3.38% |
| Malvar | 3.33% | 4,947 | 3,508 | 41.02% | 7.50% |
| Nabbuan | 2.62% | 3,895 | 3,417 | 13.99% | 2.79% |
| Naggasican | 4.03% | 5,986 | 5,560 | 7.66% | 1.57% |
| Patul | 3.94% | 5,852 | 5,459 | 7.20% | 1.47% |
| Plaridel | 4.97% | 7,377 | 6,245 | 18.13% | 3.57% |
| Rizal | 9.67% | 14,362 | 13,803 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Rosario | 8.34% | 12,399 | 11,441 | 8.37% | 1.71% |
| Sagana | 3.74% | 5,554 | 4,473 | 24.17% | 4.66% |
| Salvador | 1.41% | 2,094 | 1,991 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| San Andres | 1.44% | 2,141 | 1,747 | 22.55% | 4.37% |
| San Isidro | 0.73% | 1,087 | 1,050 | 3.52% | 0.73% |
| San Jose | 0.89% | 1,322 | 1,195 | 10.63% | 2.15% |
| Santa Rosa | 0.52% | 772 | 703 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| Sinili | 0.99% | 1,474 | 1,469 | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| Sinsayon | 2.46% | 3,651 | 3,172 | 15.10% | 3.00% |
| Victory Norte | 2.86% | 4,250 | 4,707 | -9.71% | -2.13% |
| Victory Sur | 1.46% | 2,170 | 2,348 | -7.58% | -1.65% |
| Villa Gonzaga | 1.42% | 2,117 | 1,723 | 22.87% | 4.43% |
| Villasis | 0.97% | 1,435 | 1,026 | 39.86% | 7.32% |
| Santiago Total | 148,580 | 134,830 | 10.20% | 2.07% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santiago for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱1,285,450,458.16.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 835,811,201.03 | – |
| 2010 | 934,811,974.45 | 11.84% |
| 2011 | 1,002,370,377.92 | 7.23% |
| 2012 | 863,592,272.25 | -13.84% |
| 2013 | 914,304,755.35 | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 1,045,463,202.11 | 14.35% |
| 2015 | 1,171,250,672.60 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 1,285,450,458.16 | 9.75% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santiago in the 2015 Census was 134,320 broken down into 30,472 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90,568 | 17,451 | 5.19 | |
| 98,284 | 20,769 | 4.73 | |
| 110,366 | 22,401 | 4.93 | |
| 125,928 | 27,600 | 4.56 | |
| 132,608 | 30,823 | 4.30 | |
| 134,320 | 30,472 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santiago is 5 to 9, with 14,148 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 891 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,676 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 11,292 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 14,148 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 13,211 | 9.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,774 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 12,829 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 11,237 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 10,419 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,620 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,981 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,466 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,184 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,144 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,909 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,566 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,416 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,067 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 891 | 0.66% |
| Total | 134,830 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santiago grew from 5,596 in 1918 to 148,580 in 2020, an increase of 142,984 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 13,750 people, from the previous population of 134,830 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 5,596 | – | |
| 34,154 | 9.46% | |
| 22,550 | -4.17% | |
| 39,440 | 5.04% | |
| 49,688 | 2.29% | |
| 59,247 | 3.59% | |
| 69,877 | 3.35% | |
| 90,787 | 2.65% | |
| 98,542 | 1.55% | |
| 110,531 | 2.49% | |
| 126,244 | 1.85% | |
| 132,804 | 1.86% | |
| 134,830 | 0.29% | |
| 148,580 | 2.07% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santiago for the year 2019 was 103,676, broken down into 50,484 males and 53,192 females.
Location
The city center of Santiago is situated at approximately 16° 41' North, 121° 33' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.0 meters or 282.2 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 Santiago are Cauayan, Isabela, Ilagan, Isabela, Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Baguio, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Cordon, Isabela, San Isidro, Isabela, Ramon, Isabela, Diffun, Quirino, Echague, Isabela, and Saguday, Quirino. Its distance from the national capital is 239.80 kilometers (149.01 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cordon, Isabela, 8.59 kilometers (5.34 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- San Isidro, Isabela, 9.96 kilometers (6.19 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- Ramon, Isabela, 10.48 kilometers (6.51 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Diffun, Quirino, 11.38 kilometers (7.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Echague, Isabela, 14.63 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Saguday, Quirino, 16.31 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Nearest cities
- Cauayan, Isabela, 36.09 kilometers (22.43 miles) to the Northeast (N41°E)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 62.41 kilometers (38.78 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 87.31 kilometers (54.25 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 104.31 kilometers (64.82 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Baguio, 106.10 kilometers (65.93 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 115.57 kilometers (71.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
Distance from Manila: 239.80 kilometers (149.01 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
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.