San Antonio, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 6407 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dalupiri |
| Area (2013) | 27.00 km2 (10.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 8,882 |
| Density (2020) | 329 / km2 (852 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 25' North, 124° 17' East (12.4130, 124.2782) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) |
San Antonio is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 27.00 square kilometers or 10.42 square miles which constitutes 0.73% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,882. This represented 1.39% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.20% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 329 inhabitants per square kilometer or 852 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Antonio 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burabod | 11.27% | 1,001 | 995 | 0.60% | 0.13% |
| Dalupirit | 20.85% | 1,852 | 1,874 | -1.17% | -0.25% |
| Manraya | 7.62% | 677 | 728 | -7.01% | -1.52% |
| Pilar | 7.77% | 690 | 716 | -3.63% | -0.78% |
| Rizal | 3.70% | 329 | 315 | 4.44% | 0.92% |
| San Nicolas | 5.79% | 514 | 504 | 1.98% | 0.41% |
| Vinisitahan | 8.19% | 727 | 715 | 1.68% | 0.35% |
| Ward I | 9.72% | 863 | 828 | 4.23% | 0.88% |
| Ward II | 7.96% | 707 | 787 | -10.17% | -2.23% |
| Ward III | 17.14% | 1,522 | 1,596 | -4.64% | -0.99% |
| San Antonio Total | 8,882 | 9,058 | -1.94% | -0.41% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Antonio for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱41,899,131.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,030,315.25 | – |
| 2010 | 24,940,443.48 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 27,347,229.80 | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 26,450,907.74 | -3.28% |
| 2013 | 29,676,523.03 | 12.19% |
| 2014 | 33,664,047.63 | 13.44% |
| 2015 | 38,246,106.77 | 13.61% |
| 2016 | 41,899,131.33 | 9.55% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Antonio in the 2015 Census was 9,055 broken down into 1,880 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,160 | 1,423 | 5.03 | |
| 7,984 | 1,635 | 4.88 | |
| 7,915 | 1,667 | 4.75 | |
| 8,144 | 1,839 | 4.43 | |
| 8,874 | 1,860 | 4.77 | |
| 9,055 | 1,880 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Antonio is 5 to 9, with 1,038 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 114 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 183 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 712 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,038 | 11.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,001 | 11.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 984 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 758 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 631 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 495 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 522 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 518 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 480 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 369 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 334 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 340 | 3.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 244 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 176 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 159 | 1.76% |
| 80 and over | 114 | 1.26% |
| Total | 9,058 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Antonio grew from 2,059 in 1903 to 8,882 in 2020, an increase of 6,823 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.41%, or a decrease of 176 people, from the previous population of 9,058 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,059 | – | |
| 3,994 | 4.27% | |
| 6,421 | 2.40% | |
| 6,781 | 0.56% | |
| 5,898 | -1.22% | |
| 6,291 | 0.63% | |
| 7,250 | 2.89% | |
| 7,008 | -0.68% | |
| 7,164 | 0.22% | |
| 7,984 | 2.05% | |
| 7,915 | -0.19% | |
| 8,151 | 0.41% | |
| 8,877 | 3.15% | |
| 9,058 | 0.39% | |
| 8,882 | -0.41% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Antonio for the year 2019 was 6,933, broken down into 3,457 males and 3,476 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Antonio is situated at approximately 12° 25' North, 124° 17' East, in the island of Dalupiri. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.8 meters or 12.5 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 San Antonio are Calbayog, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Masbate City, Masbate, Catbalogan, Samar, Legazpi, Albay, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Victoria, Northern Samar, San Isidro, Northern Samar, Allen, Northern Samar, Capul, Northern Samar, Lavezares, Northern Samar, and Rosario, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 430.70 kilometers (267.62 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Victoria, Northern Samar, 5.13 kilometers (3.19 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- San Isidro, Northern Samar, 6.37 kilometers (3.96 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Allen, Northern Samar, 9.56 kilometers (5.94 miles) to the North (N3°E)
- Capul, Northern Samar, 10.58 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Lavezares, Northern Samar, 14.50 kilometers (9.01 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Rosario, Northern Samar, 19.90 kilometers (12.36 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 51.54 kilometers (32.03 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 68.38 kilometers (42.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 71.71 kilometers (44.56 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 96.54 kilometers (59.99 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 99.62 kilometers (61.90 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 120.35 kilometers (74.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
Distance from Manila: 430.70 kilometers (267.62 miles) to the Northwest (N55°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.