Santa Praxedes, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 3521 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 78.11 km2 (30.16 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 4,434 |
| Density (2020) | 57 / km2 (147 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 34' North, 120° 59' East (18.5631, 120.9901) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.0 meters (200.0 feet) |
Santa Praxedes is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 78.11 square kilometers or 30.16 square miles which constitutes 0.83% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,434. This represented 0.35% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.12% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 57 inhabitants per square kilometer or 147 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Praxedes has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadongdongan | 13.24% | 587 | 563 | 4.26% | 0.88% |
| Capacuan | 12.40% | 550 | 530 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| Centro I | 21.18% | 939 | 921 | 1.95% | 0.41% |
| Centro II | 20.59% | 913 | 810 | 12.72% | 2.55% |
| Macatel | 3.32% | 147 | 128 | 14.84% | 2.96% |
| Portabaga | 5.98% | 265 | 264 | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Salungsong | 4.17% | 185 | 157 | 17.83% | 3.51% |
| San Juan | 11.73% | 520 | 488 | 6.56% | 1.35% |
| San Miguel | 4.04% | 179 | 189 | -5.29% | -1.14% |
| Sicul | 3.36% | 149 | 104 | 43.27% | 7.86% |
| Santa Praxedes Total | 4,434 | 4,154 | 6.74% | 1.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Praxedes for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱47,111,782.63.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 26,245,090.93 | – |
| 2010 | 28,931,779.12 | 10.24% |
| 2011 | 30,937,426.48 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 30,039,602.50 | -2.90% |
| 2013 | 33,019,122.73 | 9.92% |
| 2014 | 38,388,555.19 | 16.26% |
| 2015 | 42,726,133.76 | 11.30% |
| 2016 | 47,111,782.63 | 10.26% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Praxedes in the 2015 Census was 4,141 broken down into 980 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 | 477 | 5.24 | |
| 2,676 | 579 | 4.62 | |
| 2,952 | 601 | 4.91 | |
| 3,362 | 741 | 4.54 | |
| 3,646 | 812 | 4.49 | |
| 4,141 | 980 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Praxedes is 20 to 24, with 419 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 51 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 337 | 8.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 358 | 8.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 402 | 9.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 387 | 9.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 419 | 10.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 350 | 8.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 292 | 7.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 291 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 251 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 241 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 203 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 167 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 123 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 79 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 61 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 63 | 1.52% |
| Total | 4,154 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Praxedes grew from 1,191 in 1918 to 4,434 in 2020, an increase of 3,243 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.38%, or an increase of 280 people, from the previous population of 4,154 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,191 | – | |
| 812 | -1.90% | |
| 1,095 | 3.11% | |
| 1,530 | 2.99% | |
| 1,921 | 2.25% | |
| 2,206 | 2.81% | |
| 2,211 | 0.05% | |
| 2,514 | 1.29% | |
| 2,709 | 1.41% | |
| 2,952 | 1.86% | |
| 3,379 | 1.88% | |
| 3,646 | 2.81% | |
| 4,154 | 2.51% | |
| 4,434 | 1.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Praxedes for the year 2019 was 3,728, broken down into 1,944 males and 1,784 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Praxedes is situated at approximately 18° 34' North, 120° 59' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.0 meters or 200.0 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 Praxedes are Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, and Candon, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Claveria, Cagayan, Adams, Ilocos Norte, Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Bangui, Ilocos Norte, and Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 439.62 kilometers (273.17 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Claveria, Cagayan, 11.12 kilometers (6.91 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
- Adams, Ilocos Norte, 14.51 kilometers (9.02 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte, 19.59 kilometers (12.17 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, 21.26 kilometers (13.21 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- Bangui, Ilocos Norte, 23.87 kilometers (14.83 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, 25.82 kilometers (16.05 miles) to the East (S89°E)
Nearest cities
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 58.27 kilometers (36.21 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 71.92 kilometers (44.69 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 126.85 kilometers (78.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 130.82 kilometers (81.29 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 131.33 kilometers (81.61 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 162.54 kilometers (101.00 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
Distance from Manila: 439.62 kilometers (273.17 miles) to the South (S0°W)
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.