Santa Maria, Municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Agoo |
| Postal code | 2504 |
| Population (2020) | 978 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3028, 120.3839 (16° 18' North, 120° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.1 meters (125.0 feet) |
Santa Maria is a barangay in the municipality of Agoo, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 978. This represented 1.48% of the total population of Agoo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 971 broken down into 225 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 641 | 113 | 5.67 | |
| 774 | 131 | 5.91 | |
| 747 | 150 | 4.98 | |
| 773 | 175 | 4.42 | |
| 975 | 215 | 4.53 | |
| 971 | 225 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 5 to 9, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 11.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 9.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 8.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 6.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 6.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.03% |
| Total | 971 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Maria grew from 641 in 1990 to 978 in 2020, an increase of 337 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.15%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 971 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 641 | – | |
| 774 | 3.60% | |
| 747 | -0.76% | |
| 773 | 0.47% | |
| 975 | 8.82% | |
| 971 | -0.08% | |
| 978 | 0.15% |
Location
Santa Maria is situated at approximately 16.3028, 120.3839, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.1 meters or 125.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Maria 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.