Santo Niño, Province of South Cotabato
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 9509 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 85.01 km2 (32.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,796 |
| Density (2020) | 468 / km2 (1,213 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 26' North, 124° 40' East (6.4380, 124.6734) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 140.0 meters (459.3 feet) |
Santo Niño is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of South Cotabato.
The municipality has a land area of 85.01 square kilometers or 32.82 square miles which constitutes 2.24% of South Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,796. This represented 4.08% of the total population of South Cotabato province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 468 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,213 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Niño has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambalgan | 8.73% | 3,473 | 3,930 | -11.63% | -2.57% |
| Guinsang-an | 8.04% | 3,198 | 3,368 | -5.05% | -1.08% |
| Katipunan | 8.20% | 3,263 | 3,582 | -8.91% | -1.94% |
| Manuel Roxas | 11.80% | 4,696 | 4,642 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Panay | 8.64% | 3,439 | 4,028 | -14.62% | -3.27% |
| Poblacion | 26.86% | 10,688 | 10,149 | 5.31% | 1.10% |
| Sajaneba | 4.26% | 1,696 | 1,586 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| San Isidro | 8.84% | 3,517 | 3,691 | -4.71% | -1.01% |
| San Vicente | 8.60% | 3,424 | 3,476 | -1.50% | -0.32% |
| Teresita | 6.04% | 2,402 | 2,495 | -3.73% | -0.80% |
| Santo Niño Total | 39,796 | 40,947 | -2.81% | -0.60% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Niño for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱97,010,425.91.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 55,908,169.34 | – |
| 2010 | 60,732,125.04 | 8.63% |
| 2011 | 64,696,928.76 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 63,948,825.76 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 19,651,663.46 | -69.27% |
| 2014 | 79,228,847.81 | 303.17% |
| 2015 | 88,503,629.26 | 11.71% |
| 2016 | 97,010,425.91 | 9.61% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 40,917 broken down into 9,719 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,064 | 5,461 | 5.51 | |
| 32,103 | 6,088 | 5.27 | |
| 36,228 | 7,082 | 5.12 | |
| 38,400 | 7,687 | 5.00 | |
| 39,724 | 9,173 | 4.33 | |
| 40,917 | 9,719 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 5 to 9, with 4,381 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 368 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 811 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,512 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,381 | 10.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,131 | 10.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,970 | 9.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,677 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,372 | 8.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,816 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,708 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,448 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,263 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,926 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,583 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,126 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 842 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 564 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 449 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 368 | 0.90% |
| Total | 40,947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño grew from 30,076 in 1990 to 39,796 in 2020, an increase of 9,720 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.60%, or a decrease of 1,151 people, from the previous population of 40,947 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 30,076 | – | |
| 32,103 | 1.23% | |
| 36,228 | 2.63% | |
| 38,400 | 0.81% | |
| 39,738 | 1.25% | |
| 40,947 | 0.57% | |
| 39,796 | -0.60% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Niño for the year 2019 was 25,112, broken down into 12,368 males and 12,744 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Niño is situated at approximately 6° 26' North, 124° 40' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 140.0 meters or 459.3 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 Niño are Koronadal, South Cotabato, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, General Santos, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Norala, South Cotabato, Surallah, South Cotabato, Banga, South Cotabato, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, Tantangan, South Cotabato, and Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. Its distance from the national capital is 988.33 kilometers (614.12 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Norala, South Cotabato, 9.37 kilometers (5.82 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Surallah, South Cotabato, 10.57 kilometers (6.57 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Banga, South Cotabato, 11.48 kilometers (7.13 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, 16.22 kilometers (10.08 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Tantangan, South Cotabato, 21.94 kilometers (13.63 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, 22.58 kilometers (14.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
Nearest cities
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 20.19 kilometers (12.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 27.96 kilometers (17.38 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- General Santos, 65.68 kilometers (40.81 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S57°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 78.45 kilometers (48.75 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 82.96 kilometers (51.55 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N66°E)
- Cotabato City, 98.79 kilometers (61.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Distance from Manila: 988.33 kilometers (614.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.