Santa Maria, Municipality of Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Baras |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Population (2020) | 193 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6586, 124.3493 (13° 40' North, 124° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.4 meters (112.9 feet) |
Santa Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Baras, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 193. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Baras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 199 broken down into 48 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 29 | 6.10 | |
| 238 | 37 | 6.43 | |
| 200 | 33 | 6.06 | |
| 199 | 43 | 4.63 | |
| 219 | 44 | 4.98 | |
| 199 | 48 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 10 to 14, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 60 to 64, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 20 | 9.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 16.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 15 | 7.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 9 | 4.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 6.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 2.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 5.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.90% |
| Total | 210 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Maria grew from 177 in 1990 to 193 in 2020, an increase of 16 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.76%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 210 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | – | |
| 238 | 5.70% | |
| 200 | -3.66% | |
| 199 | -0.07% | |
| 219 | 3.55% | |
| 210 | -0.80% | |
| 193 | -1.76% |
Location
Santa Maria is situated at approximately 13.6586, 124.3493, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.4 meters or 112.9 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.