Santol, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 2516 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 93.70 km2 (36.18 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,166 |
| Density (2020) | 151 / km2 (392 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 46' North, 120° 28' East (16.7729, 120.4596) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.8 meters (294.6 feet) |
Santol is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 93.70 square kilometers or 36.18 square miles which constitutes 6.25% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,166. This represented 1.72% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.27% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 151 inhabitants per square kilometer or 392 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santol has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrooy | 17.27% | 2,446 | 2,169 | 12.77% | 2.56% |
| Lettac Norte | 9.59% | 1,358 | 1,125 | 20.71% | 4.04% |
| Lettac Sur | 9.49% | 1,344 | 1,152 | 16.67% | 3.30% |
| Mangaan | 8.02% | 1,136 | 1,141 | -0.44% | -0.09% |
| Paagan | 11.70% | 1,657 | 1,431 | 15.79% | 3.13% |
| Poblacion | 12.11% | 1,715 | 1,582 | 8.41% | 1.71% |
| Puguil | 9.27% | 1,313 | 1,056 | 24.34% | 4.69% |
| Ramot | 5.80% | 821 | 728 | 12.77% | 2.56% |
| Sapdaan | 3.00% | 425 | 395 | 7.59% | 1.55% |
| Sasaba | 6.69% | 947 | 878 | 7.86% | 1.61% |
| Tubaday | 7.09% | 1,004 | 819 | 22.59% | 4.38% |
| Santol Total | 14,166 | 12,476 | 13.55% | 2.71% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santol for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱124,247,847.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,384,865.51 | – |
| 2010 | 90,494,004.73 | 142.06% |
| 2011 | 72,403,096.53 | -19.99% |
| 2012 | 60,987,845.96 | -15.77% |
| 2013 | 57,633,266.40 | -5.50% |
| 2014 | 44,555,190.07 | -22.69% |
| 2015 | 62,836,141.33 | 41.03% |
| 2016 | 124,247,847.13 | 97.73% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santol in the 2015 Census was 12,468 broken down into 2,789 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,544 | 1,801 | 5.30 | |
| 10,209 | 1,994 | 5.12 | |
| 11,201 | 2,083 | 5.38 | |
| 11,708 | 2,493 | 4.70 | |
| 12,001 | 2,684 | 4.47 | |
| 12,468 | 2,789 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santol is 5 to 9, with 1,390 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 177 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 216 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,104 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,390 | 11.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,341 | 10.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,073 | 8.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 940 | 7.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 927 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 938 | 7.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 801 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 683 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 657 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 604 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 560 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 376 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 284 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 220 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 177 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 185 | 1.48% |
| Total | 12,476 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santol grew from 3,536 in 1918 to 14,166 in 2020, an increase of 10,630 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.71%, or an increase of 1,690 people, from the previous population of 12,476 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 3,536 | – | |
| 4,901 | 1.65% | |
| 5,060 | 0.33% | |
| 6,125 | 1.69% | |
| 7,316 | 1.75% | |
| 7,686 | 0.99% | |
| 7,836 | 0.39% | |
| 9,544 | 1.99% | |
| 10,209 | 1.27% | |
| 11,202 | 2.01% | |
| 11,712 | 0.62% | |
| 12,007 | 0.91% | |
| 12,476 | 0.73% | |
| 14,166 | 2.71% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santol for the year 2019 was 9,310, broken down into 4,824 males and 4,486 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santol is situated at approximately 16° 46' North, 120° 28' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.8 meters or 294.6 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 Santol are San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Alaminos, Pangasinan, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Balaoan, La Union, Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, San Gabriel, La Union, Luna, La Union, Bacnotan, La Union, and Bangar, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 247.84 kilometers (154.00 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Balaoan, La Union, 8.08 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, 9.84 kilometers (6.12 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
- San Gabriel, La Union, 12.58 kilometers (7.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Luna, La Union, 12.52 kilometers (7.78 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Bacnotan, La Union, 13.01 kilometers (8.08 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Bangar, La Union, 13.93 kilometers (8.66 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 23.04 kilometers (14.32 miles) to the Southwest (S41°W)
- Baguio, 42.41 kilometers (26.35 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 46.12 kilometers (28.66 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 81.94 kilometers (50.91 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 85.27 kilometers (52.99 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 88.88 kilometers (55.22 miles) to the North (N5°W)
Distance from Manila: 247.84 kilometers (154.00 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°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.