Santa Maria, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 2705 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 63.31 km2 (24.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,006 |
| Density (2020) | 474 / km2 (1,228 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 22' North, 120° 29' East (17.3676, 120.4807) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.6 feet) |
Santa Maria is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 63.31 square kilometers or 24.44 square miles which constitutes 2.44% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,006. This represented 4.25% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.57% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 474 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,228 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Maria has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ag-agrao | 3.59% | 1,076 | 1,006 | 6.96% | 1.43% |
| Ampuagan | 2.09% | 626 | 579 | 8.12% | 1.66% |
| Baballasioan | 2.35% | 706 | 769 | -8.19% | -1.78% |
| Baliw Daya | 1.67% | 500 | 456 | 9.65% | 1.96% |
| Baliw Laud | 2.11% | 633 | 584 | 8.39% | 1.71% |
| Bia-o | 1.77% | 532 | 577 | -7.80% | -1.69% |
| Butir | 2.12% | 635 | 724 | -12.29% | -2.72% |
| Cabaroan | 4.31% | 1,293 | 1,485 | -12.93% | -2.87% |
| Danuman East | 1.51% | 453 | 436 | 3.90% | 0.81% |
| Danuman West | 2.07% | 620 | 639 | -2.97% | -0.63% |
| Dunglayan | 2.50% | 750 | 837 | -10.39% | -2.28% |
| Gusing | 3.78% | 1,134 | 1,153 | -1.65% | -0.35% |
| Langaoan | 2.18% | 653 | 678 | -3.69% | -0.79% |
| Laslasong Norte | 3.06% | 917 | 960 | -4.48% | -0.96% |
| Laslasong Sur | 2.78% | 835 | 630 | 32.54% | 6.11% |
| Laslasong West | 0.79% | 236 | 190 | 24.21% | 4.67% |
| Lesseb | 0.65% | 194 | 209 | -7.18% | -1.56% |
| Lingsat | 7.16% | 2,147 | 2,057 | 4.38% | 0.91% |
| Lubong | 3.57% | 1,072 | 960 | 11.67% | 2.35% |
| Maynganay Norte | 2.92% | 877 | 868 | 1.04% | 0.22% |
| Maynganay Sur | 2.77% | 832 | 817 | 1.84% | 0.38% |
| Nagsayaoan | 2.82% | 845 | 787 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Nagtupacan | 2.91% | 874 | 778 | 12.34% | 2.48% |
| Nalvo | 4.85% | 1,456 | 1,500 | -2.93% | -0.62% |
| Pacang | 2.24% | 672 | 711 | -5.49% | -1.18% |
| Penned | 0.74% | 221 | 193 | 14.51% | 2.89% |
| Poblacion Norte | 4.05% | 1,215 | 1,186 | 2.45% | 0.51% |
| Poblacion Sur | 7.26% | 2,177 | 2,028 | 7.35% | 1.50% |
| Silag | 4.71% | 1,414 | 1,399 | 1.07% | 0.22% |
| Sumagui | 0.88% | 265 | 261 | 1.53% | 0.32% |
| Suso | 6.67% | 2,002 | 2,626 | -23.76% | -5.55% |
| Tangaoan | 4.02% | 1,207 | 1,203 | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Tinaan | 3.12% | 937 | 1,035 | -9.47% | -2.07% |
| Santa Maria Total | 30,006 | 30,321 | -1.04% | -0.22% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Maria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱89,168,521.34.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,686,213.55 | – |
| 2010 | 103,206,999.04 | 88.73% |
| 2011 | 141,318,131.86 | 36.93% |
| 2012 | 93,276,964.42 | -34.00% |
| 2013 | 102,982,570.85 | 10.41% |
| 2014 | 74,108,814.23 | -28.04% |
| 2015 | 80,794,914.93 | 9.02% |
| 2016 | 89,168,521.34 | 10.36% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 30,303 broken down into 6,944 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,815 | 4,644 | 5.13 | |
| 24,563 | 5,007 | 4.91 | |
| 26,387 | 5,414 | 4.87 | |
| 27,937 | 6,069 | 4.60 | |
| 28,579 | 6,348 | 4.50 | |
| 30,303 | 6,944 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 10 to 14, with 2,885 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 485 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 485 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,250 | 7.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,851 | 9.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,885 | 9.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,711 | 8.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,702 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,289 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,257 | 7.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,021 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,728 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,789 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,574 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,258 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,071 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 778 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 598 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 511 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 563 | 1.86% |
| Total | 30,321 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Maria grew from 10,082 in 1903 to 30,006 in 2020, an increase of 19,924 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.22%, or a decrease of 315 people, from the previous population of 30,321 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,082 | – | |
| 11,743 | 0.97% | |
| 13,103 | 0.55% | |
| 13,637 | 0.41% | |
| 16,313 | 1.59% | |
| 18,819 | 1.41% | |
| 19,857 | 1.08% | |
| 21,308 | 1.42% | |
| 23,821 | 1.12% | |
| 24,580 | 0.59% | |
| 26,396 | 1.54% | |
| 28,002 | 0.82% | |
| 28,597 | 0.77% | |
| 30,321 | 1.12% | |
| 30,006 | -0.22% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Maria for the year 2019 was 21,009, broken down into 10,557 males and 10,452 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Maria is situated at approximately 17° 22' North, 120° 29' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.6 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 Maria are Candon, Ilocos Sur, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, San Fernando, La Union, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, and Baguio. The nearest municipalities are Burgos, Ilocos Sur, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, and Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 311.91 kilometers (193.81 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Burgos, Ilocos Sur, 4.11 kilometers (2.55 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, 5.75 kilometers (3.57 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, 5.65 kilometers (3.51 miles) to the Southwest (S42°W)
- Santiago, Ilocos Sur, 8.97 kilometers (5.58 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, 9.98 kilometers (6.20 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur, 13.49 kilometers (8.38 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 20.03 kilometers (12.44 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 24.82 kilometers (15.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 76.77 kilometers (47.70 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 84.92 kilometers (52.77 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 92.61 kilometers (57.54 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Baguio, 106.43 kilometers (66.13 miles) to the South (S6°E)
Distance from Manila: 311.91 kilometers (193.81 miles) to the South (S10°E)
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.