Santa Monica, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 21,174 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7917, 118.7363 (9° 48' North, 118° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.9 meters (134.2 feet) |
Santa Monica is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 21,174. This represented 6.90% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Monica in the 2015 Census was 19,559 broken down into 5,445 households or an average of 3.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,228 | 625 | 5.16 | |
| 5,009 | 1,008 | 4.97 | |
| 8,076 | 1,707 | 4.73 | |
| 12,171 | 2,804 | 4.34 | |
| 13,264 | 3,147 | 4.21 | |
| 19,559 | 5,445 | 3.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Monica is 15 to 19, with 3,556 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 91 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 321 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,348 | 6.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,540 | 7.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,571 | 7.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,556 | 17.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,836 | 14.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,876 | 9.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,411 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,195 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,010 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 886 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 841 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 650 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 422 | 2.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 275 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 141 | 0.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 124 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 91 | 0.45% |
| Total | 20,094 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Monica grew from 3,330 in 1990 to 21,174 in 2020, an increase of 17,844 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.11%, or an increase of 1,080 people, from the previous population of 20,094 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,330 | – | |
| 5,101 | 8.32% | |
| 8,287 | 10.96% | |
| 12,295 | 5.59% | |
| 13,749 | 4.15% | |
| 20,094 | 7.49% | |
| 21,174 | 1.11% |
Location
Santa Monica is situated at approximately 9.7917, 118.7363, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.9 meters or 134.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Monica 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.