Santo Domingo, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 3133 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 74.88 km2 (28.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 61,092 |
| Density (2020) | 816 / km2 (2,113 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 35' North, 120° 53' East (15.5863, 120.8778) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.0 meters (134.5 feet) |
Santo Domingo is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The municipality has a land area of 74.88 square kilometers or 28.91 square miles which constitutes 1.32% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 61,092. This represented 2.64% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 816 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,113 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Domingo has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baloc | 15.75% | 9,619 | 9,274 | 3.72% | 0.77% |
| Buasao | 2.16% | 1,317 | 1,229 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Burgos | 2.97% | 1,812 | 1,787 | 1.40% | 0.29% |
| Cabugao | 4.00% | 2,441 | 2,336 | 4.49% | 0.93% |
| Casulucan | 2.41% | 1,470 | 1,352 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Comitang | 3.17% | 1,934 | 1,890 | 2.33% | 0.49% |
| Concepcion | 2.58% | 1,575 | 1,541 | 2.21% | 0.46% |
| Dolores | 3.83% | 2,341 | 2,045 | 14.47% | 2.89% |
| General Luna | 2.43% | 1,482 | 1,384 | 7.08% | 1.45% |
| Hulo | 3.30% | 2,015 | 1,963 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| Mabini | 2.47% | 1,507 | 1,469 | 2.59% | 0.54% |
| Malasin | 3.18% | 1,945 | 1,935 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Malaya | 5.72% | 3,495 | 3,296 | 6.04% | 1.24% |
| Malayantoc | 4.95% | 3,024 | 2,656 | 13.86% | 2.77% |
| Mambarao | 3.66% | 2,233 | 2,183 | 2.29% | 0.48% |
| Poblacion | 1.27% | 774 | 768 | 0.78% | 0.16% |
| Pulong Buli | 3.63% | 2,215 | 2,150 | 3.02% | 0.63% |
| Sagaba | 5.78% | 3,534 | 2,986 | 18.35% | 3.61% |
| San Agustin | 2.58% | 1,579 | 1,498 | 5.41% | 1.11% |
| San Fabian | 4.25% | 2,595 | 2,254 | 15.13% | 3.01% |
| San Francisco | 2.46% | 1,500 | 1,180 | 27.12% | 5.18% |
| San Pascual | 4.90% | 2,992 | 3,041 | -1.61% | -0.34% |
| Santa Rita | 2.32% | 1,418 | 1,289 | 10.01% | 2.03% |
| Santo Rosario | 10.27% | 6,275 | 6,437 | -2.52% | -0.54% |
| Santo Domingo Total | 61,092 | 57,943 | 5.43% | 1.12% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Domingo for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱115,358,162.58.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,010,844.43 | – |
| 2010 | 67,550,554.76 | 7.20% |
| 2011 | 75,311,309.91 | 11.49% |
| 2012 | 78,186,093.77 | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 85,035,982.84 | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 95,440,521.24 | 12.24% |
| 2015 | 105,126,206.48 | 10.15% |
| 2016 | 115,358,162.58 | 9.73% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Domingo in the 2015 Census was 57,943 broken down into 14,103 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35,860 | 6,948 | 5.16 | |
| 40,988 | 8,251 | 4.97 | |
| 45,924 | 9,532 | 4.82 | |
| 47,955 | 10,501 | 4.57 | |
| 50,979 | 11,589 | 4.40 | |
| 57,943 | 14,103 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Domingo is 5 to 9, with 5,777 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 590 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,072 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,637 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,777 | 9.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,422 | 9.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,363 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,473 | 9.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,907 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,412 | 7.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,016 | 6.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,397 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,400 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,768 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,332 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,717 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,201 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 838 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 590 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 621 | 1.07% |
| Total | 57,943 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Domingo grew from 3,249 in 1903 to 61,092 in 2020, an increase of 57,843 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.12%, or an increase of 3,149 people, from the previous population of 57,943 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,249 | – | |
| 6,431 | 4.41% | |
| 12,163 | 3.24% | |
| 12,730 | 0.47% | |
| 16,983 | 2.57% | |
| 22,828 | 2.94% | |
| 25,306 | 2.09% | |
| 29,013 | 2.77% | |
| 35,864 | 2.14% | |
| 40,992 | 2.54% | |
| 45,934 | 2.47% | |
| 47,960 | 0.60% | |
| 50,983 | 2.25% | |
| 57,943 | 2.47% | |
| 61,092 | 1.12% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Domingo for the year 2019 was 37,142, broken down into 18,357 males and 18,785 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Domingo is situated at approximately 15° 35' North, 120° 53' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.0 meters or 134.5 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 Domingo are Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, Licab, Nueva Ecija, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, and Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 110.72 kilometers (68.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talavera, Nueva Ecija, 4.50 kilometers (2.80 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Quezon, Nueva Ecija, 8.11 kilometers (5.04 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, 10.13 kilometers (6.30 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Licab, Nueva Ecija, 13.31 kilometers (8.27 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S68°W)
- Guimba, Nueva Ecija, 14.67 kilometers (9.12 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, 17.64 kilometers (10.96 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
Nearest cities
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 14.45 kilometers (8.98 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 14.27 kilometers (8.87 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 22.70 kilometers (14.11 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- San Jose, Nueva Ecija, 25.68 kilometers (15.95 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 31.25 kilometers (19.42 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 32.86 kilometers (20.42 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
Distance from Manila: 110.72 kilometers (68.80 miles) to the South (S6°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.