Santa Lucia, Municipality of Sablayan, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Sablayan |
| Postal code | 5104 |
| Population (2020) | 5,634 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12.7568, 120.7945 (12° 45' North, 120° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.3 meters (43.6 feet) |
Santa Lucia is a barangay in the municipality of Sablayan, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,634. This represented 6.08% of the total population of Sablayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Lucia in the 2015 Census was 4,750 broken down into 1,058 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,327 | 429 | 5.42 | |
| 2,691 | 541 | 4.97 | |
| 3,209 | 623 | 5.15 | |
| 3,732 | 759 | 4.92 | |
| 4,528 | 942 | 4.81 | |
| 4,750 | 1,058 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Lucia is 10 to 14, with 654 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 95 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 512 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 587 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 654 | 13.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 560 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 439 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 378 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 298 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 264 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 238 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 217 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 173 | 3.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 146 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 95 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.48% |
| Total | 4,800 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Lucia grew from 2,327 in 1990 to 5,634 in 2020, an increase of 3,307 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.43%, or an increase of 834 people, from the previous population of 4,800 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,327 | – | |
| 2,691 | 2.76% | |
| 3,209 | 3.85% | |
| 3,756 | 2.19% | |
| 4,528 | 7.04% | |
| 4,800 | 1.12% | |
| 5,634 | 3.43% |
Location
Santa Lucia is situated at approximately 12.7568, 120.7945, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.3 meters or 43.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Lucia 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.