Santa Rosa, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 3101 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 147.15 km2 (56.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 75,649 |
| Density (2020) | 514 / km2 (1,332 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 25' North, 120° 56' East (15.4247, 120.9380) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.3 meters (96.2 feet) |
Santa Rosa is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 147.15 square kilometers or 56.81 square miles which constitutes 2.59% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 75,649. This represented 3.27% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.61% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 514 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,332 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Rosa has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguinaldo | 1.37% | 1,040 | 927 | 12.19% | 2.45% |
| Berang | 1.84% | 1,392 | 1,339 | 3.96% | 0.82% |
| Burgos | 1.88% | 1,422 | 1,464 | -2.87% | -0.61% |
| Cojuangco | 3.44% | 2,604 | 2,378 | 9.50% | 1.93% |
| Del Pilar | 1.80% | 1,359 | 1,342 | 1.27% | 0.27% |
| Gomez | 2.45% | 1,856 | 1,882 | -1.38% | -0.29% |
| Inspector | 2.73% | 2,064 | 1,984 | 4.03% | 0.84% |
| Isla | 3.32% | 2,510 | 2,427 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| La Fuente | 4.11% | 3,107 | 2,927 | 6.15% | 1.26% |
| Liwayway | 5.34% | 4,039 | 3,545 | 13.94% | 2.78% |
| Lourdes | 3.56% | 2,695 | 2,647 | 1.81% | 0.38% |
| Luna | 2.46% | 1,864 | 1,719 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Mabini | 2.40% | 1,819 | 1,786 | 1.85% | 0.39% |
| Malacañang | 2.54% | 1,920 | 1,760 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Maliolio | 2.12% | 1,605 | 1,288 | 24.61% | 4.74% |
| Mapalad | 5.87% | 4,439 | 4,089 | 8.56% | 1.74% |
| Rajal Centro | 3.14% | 2,373 | 2,018 | 17.59% | 3.47% |
| Rajal Norte | 2.69% | 2,034 | 1,599 | 27.20% | 5.20% |
| Rajal Sur | 3.73% | 2,824 | 2,390 | 18.16% | 3.57% |
| Rizal | 2.75% | 2,083 | 1,939 | 7.43% | 1.52% |
| San Gregorio | 1.29% | 976 | 939 | 3.94% | 0.82% |
| San Isidro | 2.69% | 2,036 | 1,842 | 10.53% | 2.13% |
| San Josep | 3.56% | 2,695 | 2,544 | 5.94% | 1.22% |
| San Mariano | 2.24% | 1,693 | 1,765 | -4.08% | -0.87% |
| San Pedro | 2.47% | 1,867 | 1,800 | 3.72% | 0.77% |
| Santa Teresita | 2.30% | 1,739 | 1,626 | 6.95% | 1.42% |
| Santo Rosario | 3.86% | 2,917 | 2,840 | 2.71% | 0.56% |
| Sapsap | 1.17% | 884 | 838 | 5.49% | 1.13% |
| Soledad | 8.97% | 6,784 | 5,060 | 34.07% | 6.37% |
| Tagpos | 4.59% | 3,471 | 2,977 | 16.59% | 3.28% |
| Tramo | 2.05% | 1,550 | 1,588 | -2.39% | -0.51% |
| Valenzuela | 3.55% | 2,682 | 2,737 | -2.01% | -0.43% |
| Zamora | 1.73% | 1,306 | 1,461 | -10.61% | -2.33% |
| Santa Rosa Total | 75,649 | 69,467 | 8.90% | 1.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Rosa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱156,728,624.07.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 84,520,071.74 | – |
| 2010 | 87,278,860.41 | 3.26% |
| 2011 | 97,465,360.38 | 11.67% |
| 2012 | 100,844,236.10 | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 115,845,868.73 | 14.88% |
| 2014 | 128,871,716.56 | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 143,709,866.63 | 11.51% |
| 2016 | 156,728,624.07 | 9.06% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rosa in the 2015 Census was 69,387 broken down into 15,785 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,431 | 7,423 | 5.45 | |
| 47,516 | 9,234 | 5.15 | |
| 51,800 | 10,281 | 5.04 | |
| 58,762 | 12,866 | 4.57 | |
| 64,503 | 14,278 | 4.52 | |
| 69,387 | 15,785 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rosa is 5 to 9, with 7,172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 513 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,341 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,584 | 8.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,172 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,940 | 9.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,785 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,722 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,764 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,297 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,024 | 7.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,100 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,836 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,139 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,608 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,880 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,293 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 883 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 586 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 513 | 0.74% |
| Total | 69,467 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rosa grew from 3,253 in 1903 to 75,649 in 2020, an increase of 72,396 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 6,182 people, from the previous population of 69,467 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,253 | – | |
| 6,915 | 4.88% | |
| 12,809 | 3.13% | |
| 11,764 | -0.87% | |
| 15,989 | 2.73% | |
| 22,554 | 3.42% | |
| 25,732 | 2.68% | |
| 32,424 | 4.73% | |
| 40,439 | 2.23% | |
| 47,522 | 3.07% | |
| 51,804 | 1.87% | |
| 58,762 | 1.75% | |
| 64,503 | 3.45% | |
| 69,467 | 1.42% | |
| 75,649 | 1.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Rosa for the year 2019 was 43,760, broken down into 21,295 males and 22,465 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Rosa is situated at approximately 15° 25' North, 120° 56' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.3 meters or 96.2 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 Santa Rosa are Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac City, Tarlac, and San Jose, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, Jaen, Nueva Ecija, Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, and General Tinio, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 92.40 kilometers (57.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija, 6.59 kilometers (4.09 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Jaen, Nueva Ecija, 10.29 kilometers (6.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, 10.53 kilometers (6.54 miles) to the Southeast (S41°E)
- San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, 13.18 kilometers (8.19 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, 13.09 kilometers (8.13 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, 14.27 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
Nearest cities
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 7.87 kilometers (4.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 12.47 kilometers (7.75 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 20.28 kilometers (12.60 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 32.26 kilometers (20.05 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 38.01 kilometers (23.62 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 40.92 kilometers (25.43 miles) to the North (N8°E)
Distance from Manila: 92.40 kilometers (57.42 miles) to the South (S3°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.