Santo Tomas, Municipality of Santo Domingo, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santo Domingo |
| Postal code | 2729 |
| Population (2020) | 438 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6386, 120.4396 (17° 38' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Santo Domingo, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 438. This represented 1.51% of the total population of Santo Domingo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 439 broken down into 99 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 62 | 5.95 | |
| 415 | 74 | 5.61 | |
| 427 | 84 | 5.08 | |
| 415 | 92 | 4.51 | |
| 442 | 100 | 4.42 | |
| 439 | 99 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 15 to 19, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 13 | 2.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 7.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 9.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 9.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 7.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 5.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.28% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.05% |
| Total | 439 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 369 in 1990 to 438 in 2020, an increase of 69 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.05%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 439 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 369 | – | |
| 415 | 2.23% | |
| 427 | 0.61% | |
| 415 | -0.39% | |
| 442 | 2.32% | |
| 439 | -0.13% | |
| 438 | -0.05% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 17.6386, 120.4396, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Tomas 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.