Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 129.12 km2 (49.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,816 |
| Density (2020) | 208 / km2 (538 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 2' North, 124° 40' East (12.0378, 124.6584) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.6 meters (21.8 feet) |
Santa Margarita is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 129.12 square kilometers or 49.85 square miles which constitutes 2.13% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,816. This represented 3.38% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.59% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 208 inhabitants per square kilometer or 538 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Margarita has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrupacion | 0.65% | 173 | 168 | 2.98% | 0.62% |
| Arapison | 0.82% | 220 | 190 | 15.79% | 3.13% |
| Avelino | 0.94% | 251 | 214 | 17.29% | 3.41% |
| Bahay | 0.47% | 125 | 190 | -34.21% | -8.44% |
| Balud | 7.86% | 2,109 | 1,981 | 6.46% | 1.33% |
| Bana-ao | 0.92% | 247 | 274 | -9.85% | -2.16% |
| Burabod | 6.94% | 1,860 | 1,854 | 0.32% | 0.07% |
| Cagsumji | 2.31% | 620 | 542 | 14.39% | 2.87% |
| Campeig | 0.31% | 83 | 107 | -22.43% | -5.21% |
| Camperito | 0.90% | 241 | 230 | 4.78% | 0.99% |
| Can-ipulan | 1.09% | 291 | 274 | 6.20% | 1.28% |
| Canmoros | 0.80% | 214 | 206 | 3.88% | 0.81% |
| Cautod | 13.57% | 3,640 | 3,355 | 8.49% | 1.73% |
| Cinco | 1.98% | 530 | 527 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Curry | 1.68% | 450 | 444 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Gajo | 0.65% | 173 | 213 | -18.78% | -4.28% |
| Hindang | 0.31% | 82 | 80 | 2.50% | 0.52% |
| Ilo | 4.10% | 1,100 | 1,155 | -4.76% | -1.02% |
| Imelda | 0.54% | 145 | 107 | 35.51% | 6.61% |
| Inoraguiao | 7.21% | 1,933 | 1,881 | 2.76% | 0.58% |
| Jolacao | 0.40% | 106 | 118 | -10.17% | -2.23% |
| Lambao | 4.61% | 1,237 | 1,220 | 1.39% | 0.29% |
| Mabuhay | 0.35% | 93 | 141 | -34.04% | -8.39% |
| Mahayag | 0.53% | 142 | 197 | -27.92% | -6.66% |
| Matayonas | 0.45% | 120 | 152 | -21.05% | -4.85% |
| Monbon | 12.45% | 3,339 | 3,154 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| Nabulo | 0.93% | 249 | 211 | 18.01% | 3.55% |
| Napuro | 5.83% | 1,564 | 1,684 | -7.13% | -1.54% |
| Napuro II | 4.09% | 1,098 | 1,133 | -3.09% | -0.66% |
| Palale | 5.19% | 1,393 | 1,470 | -5.24% | -1.13% |
| Panabatan | 1.13% | 302 | 314 | -3.82% | -0.82% |
| Panaruan | 0.44% | 118 | 156 | -24.36% | -5.71% |
| Roxas | 0.35% | 95 | 82 | 15.85% | 3.15% |
| Salvacion | 0.54% | 144 | 143 | 0.70% | 0.15% |
| Solsogon | 8.03% | 2,153 | 1,955 | 10.13% | 2.05% |
| Sundara | 0.66% | 176 | 226 | -22.12% | -5.13% |
| Santa Margarita Total | 26,816 | 26,348 | 1.78% | 0.37% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Margarita for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱75,505,321.58.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,904,508.40 | – |
| 2010 | 46,775,193.44 | 9.02% |
| 2011 | 50,712,840.02 | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 49,561,827.91 | -2.27% |
| 2013 | 54,913,282.66 | 10.80% |
| 2014 | 60,503,287.95 | 10.18% |
| 2015 | 69,077,555.64 | 14.17% |
| 2016 | 75,505,321.58 | 9.31% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Margarita in the 2015 Census was 26,332 broken down into 5,833 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,873 | 3,318 | 5.09 | |
| 19,146 | 3,889 | 4.92 | |
| 21,723 | 4,191 | 5.18 | |
| 23,480 | 4,682 | 5.01 | |
| 24,845 | 5,024 | 4.95 | |
| 26,332 | 5,833 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Margarita is 10 to 14, with 3,296 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 221 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 596 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,459 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,119 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,296 | 12.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,071 | 11.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,246 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,695 | 6.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,555 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,520 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,464 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,286 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,090 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 885 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 703 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 515 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 391 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 221 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 236 | 0.90% |
| Total | 26,348 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Margarita grew from 4,106 in 1903 to 26,816 in 2020, an increase of 22,710 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.37%, or an increase of 468 people, from the previous population of 26,348 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,106 | – | |
| 8,028 | 4.33% | |
| 9,331 | 0.75% | |
| 10,940 | 1.65% | |
| 13,404 | 1.80% | |
| 15,814 | 1.63% | |
| 16,194 | 0.48% | |
| 16,922 | 0.88% | |
| 16,878 | -0.03% | |
| 19,146 | 2.39% | |
| 21,740 | 2.76% | |
| 23,488 | 1.07% | |
| 24,850 | 2.07% | |
| 26,348 | 1.12% | |
| 26,816 | 0.37% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Margarita for the year 2019 was 18,605, broken down into 9,356 males and 9,249 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Margarita is situated at approximately 12° 2' North, 124° 40' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.6 meters or 21.8 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 Santa Margarita are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, and Masbate City, Masbate. The nearest municipalities are Pagsanghan, Samar, Gandara, Samar, Tarangnan, Samar, San Jorge, Samar, Santo Niño, Samar, and Matuguinao, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 488.44 kilometers (303.50 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pagsanghan, Samar, 10.54 kilometers (6.55 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Gandara, Samar, 16.88 kilometers (10.49 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Tarangnan, Samar, 17.90 kilometers (11.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- San Jorge, Samar, 19.27 kilometers (11.97 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Santo Niño, Samar, 25.98 kilometers (16.14 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S61°W)
- Matuguinao, Samar, 27.34 kilometers (16.99 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 7.66 kilometers (4.76 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N65°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 37.97 kilometers (23.59 miles) to the Southeast (S40°E)
- Tacloban, 95.58 kilometers (59.39 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 96.70 kilometers (60.09 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 114.45 kilometers (71.11 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 118.74 kilometers (73.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
Distance from Manila: 488.44 kilometers (303.50 miles) to the Northwest (N54°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.