Maria, Province of Siquijor
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 6229 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Bohol Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Area (2013) | 53.37 km2 (20.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,385 |
| Density (2020) | 270 / km2 (698 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 12' North, 123° 39' East (9.1974, 123.6542) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.2 feet) |
Maria is a coastal municipality in the island province of Siquijor.
The municipality has a land area of 53.37 square kilometers or 20.61 square miles which constitutes 15.81% of Siquijor's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,385. This represented 13.91% of the total population of Siquijor province, or 0.18% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 270 inhabitants per square kilometer or 698 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Maria has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogo | 5.92% | 851 | 842 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| Bonga | 3.86% | 555 | 506 | 9.68% | 1.96% |
| Cabal-asan | 2.70% | 389 | 387 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Calunasan | 4.47% | 643 | 634 | 1.42% | 0.30% |
| Candaping A | 4.05% | 582 | 562 | 3.56% | 0.74% |
| Candaping B | 4.75% | 684 | 622 | 9.97% | 2.02% |
| Cantaroc A | 3.21% | 462 | 448 | 3.13% | 0.65% |
| Cantaroc B | 3.48% | 501 | 484 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| Cantugbas | 2.86% | 412 | 386 | 6.74% | 1.38% |
| Lico-an | 3.45% | 496 | 494 | 0.40% | 0.09% |
| Lilo-an | 10.14% | 1,459 | 1,414 | 3.18% | 0.66% |
| Logucan | 4.50% | 647 | 615 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Looc | 3.40% | 489 | 466 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Minalulan | 5.86% | 843 | 797 | 5.77% | 1.19% |
| Nabutay | 6.95% | 1,000 | 922 | 8.46% | 1.72% |
| Olang | 4.87% | 701 | 659 | 6.37% | 1.31% |
| Pisong A | 2.54% | 366 | 329 | 11.25% | 2.27% |
| Pisong B | 1.73% | 249 | 274 | -9.12% | -1.99% |
| Poblacion Norte | 8.02% | 1,153 | 1,089 | 5.88% | 1.21% |
| Poblacion Sur | 4.56% | 656 | 716 | -8.38% | -1.83% |
| Saguing | 5.58% | 803 | 797 | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| Sawang | 3.09% | 444 | 385 | 15.32% | 3.05% |
| Maria Total | 14,385 | 13,828 | 4.03% | 0.83% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Maria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱55,237,035.66.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 31,004,629.81 | – |
| 2010 | 32,535,449.68 | 4.94% |
| 2011 | 35,206,325.46 | 8.21% |
| 2012 | 34,534,164.42 | -1.91% |
| 2013 | 38,026,042.83 | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 42,923,629.60 | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 50,054,675.78 | 16.61% |
| 2016 | 55,237,035.66 | 10.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Maria in the 2015 Census was 13,816 broken down into 3,164 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,133 | 2,459 | 4.53 | |
| 11,097 | 2,499 | 4.44 | |
| 12,257 | 2,679 | 4.58 | |
| 12,959 | 2,973 | 4.36 | |
| 13,373 | 3,189 | 4.19 | |
| 13,816 | 3,164 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Maria is 15 to 19, with 1,411 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 182 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 182 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 997 | 7.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,327 | 9.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,266 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,411 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,003 | 7.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 981 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 937 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 876 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 802 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 750 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 701 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 644 | 4.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 536 | 3.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 452 | 3.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 401 | 2.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 283 | 2.05% |
| 80 and over | 279 | 2.02% |
| Total | 13,828 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Maria grew from 6,499 in 1903 to 14,385 in 2020, an increase of 7,886 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.83%, or an increase of 557 people, from the previous population of 13,828 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,499 | – | |
| 8,477 | 1.69% | |
| 8,722 | 0.14% | |
| 8,547 | -0.21% | |
| 9,335 | 0.78% | |
| 9,942 | 0.62% | |
| 10,778 | 1.63% | |
| 10,951 | 0.32% | |
| 11,140 | 0.17% | |
| 11,106 | -0.06% | |
| 12,275 | 2.17% | |
| 12,974 | 0.77% | |
| 13,383 | 1.14% | |
| 13,828 | 0.62% | |
| 14,385 | 0.83% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Maria for the year 2019 was 11,157, broken down into 5,544 males and 5,613 females.
Location
The municipal center of Maria is situated at approximately 9° 12' North, 123° 39' East, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.2 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 Maria are Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Tagbilaran, Bohol, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, and Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Lazi, Siquijor, Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor, Larena, Siquijor, Siquijor, Siquijor, San Juan, Siquijor, and Bacong, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 663.89 kilometers (412.52 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lazi, Siquijor, 8.00 kilometers (4.97 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor, 8.63 kilometers (5.36 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Larena, Siquijor, 8.90 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Siquijor, Siquijor, 15.51 kilometers (9.64 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- San Juan, Siquijor, 18.16 kilometers (11.29 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Bacong, Negros Oriental, 39.81 kilometers (24.74 miles) to the West (N82°W)
Nearest cities
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 39.87 kilometers (24.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 53.81 kilometers (33.44 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 65.11 kilometers (40.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 64.98 kilometers (40.38 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 72.97 kilometers (45.34 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 75.88 kilometers (47.15 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
Distance from Manila: 663.89 kilometers (412.52 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°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.