Santa Teresita, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 3512 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Babuyan Channel [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 166.98 km2 (64.47 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 19,573 |
| Density (2020) | 117 / km2 (304 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 15' North, 121° 55' East (18.2487, 121.9091) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Santa Teresita is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 166.98 square kilometers or 64.47 square miles which constitutes 1.78% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,573. This represented 1.54% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.53% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 117 inhabitants per square kilometer or 304 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Teresita has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alucao | 8.23% | 1,611 | 1,512 | 6.55% | 1.34% |
| Aridawen | 6.78% | 1,327 | 1,288 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Buyun | 9.70% | 1,899 | 1,887 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Caniugan | 3.85% | 754 | 741 | 1.75% | 0.37% |
| Centro East | 9.39% | 1,838 | 1,803 | 1.94% | 0.41% |
| Centro West | 8.67% | 1,697 | 1,541 | 10.12% | 2.05% |
| Dungeg | 3.16% | 619 | 623 | -0.64% | -0.14% |
| Luga | 8.65% | 1,693 | 1,629 | 3.93% | 0.81% |
| Masi | 5.93% | 1,160 | 1,188 | -2.36% | -0.50% |
| Mission | 7.71% | 1,510 | 1,707 | -11.54% | -2.55% |
| Simbaluca | 2.95% | 577 | 609 | -5.25% | -1.13% |
| Simpatuyo | 13.65% | 2,671 | 2,572 | 3.85% | 0.80% |
| Villa | 11.33% | 2,217 | 1,938 | 14.40% | 2.87% |
| Santa Teresita Total | 19,573 | 19,038 | 2.81% | 0.59% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Teresita for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,418,443.26.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,037,548.93 | – |
| 2010 | 46,021,504.88 | 6.93% |
| 2011 | 49,816,211.82 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 48,837,714.24 | -1.96% |
| 2013 | 54,083,846.77 | 10.74% |
| 2014 | 61,535,513.39 | 13.78% |
| 2015 | 72,206,535.60 | 17.34% |
| 2016 | 79,418,443.26 | 9.99% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Teresita in the 2015 Census was 19,038 broken down into 4,283 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,554 | 2,298 | 5.03 | |
| 12,562 | 2,562 | 4.90 | |
| 13,790 | 2,776 | 4.97 | |
| 16,570 | 3,412 | 4.86 | |
| 17,543 | 3,838 | 4.57 | |
| 19,038 | 4,283 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Teresita is 5 to 9, with 1,952 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 216 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 390 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,631 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,952 | 10.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,892 | 9.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,929 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,761 | 9.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,532 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,308 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,243 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,119 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,062 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 894 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 753 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 510 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 352 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 250 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 216 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 244 | 1.28% |
| Total | 19,038 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Teresita grew from 8,569 in 1970 to 19,573 in 2020, an increase of 11,004 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 535 people, from the previous population of 19,038 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,569 | – | |
| 9,635 | 2.38% | |
| 10,147 | 1.04% | |
| 11,557 | 1.31% | |
| 12,566 | 1.58% | |
| 13,804 | 2.04% | |
| 16,578 | 2.56% | |
| 17,600 | 2.20% | |
| 19,038 | 1.51% | |
| 19,573 | 0.59% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Teresita for the year 2019 was 11,104, broken down into 5,476 males and 5,628 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Teresita is situated at approximately 18° 15' North, 121° 55' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 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 Teresita are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Cauayan, Isabela, and Batac, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Gonzaga, Cagayan, Buguey, Cagayan, Camalaniugan, Cagayan, Lal-lo, Cagayan, Aparri, Cagayan, and Santa Ana, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 416.80 kilometers (258.99 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Gonzaga, Cagayan, 9.02 kilometers (5.61 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Buguey, Cagayan, 9.43 kilometers (5.86 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Camalaniugan, Cagayan, 24.99 kilometers (15.53 miles) to the West (N83°W)
- Lal-lo, Cagayan, 26.79 kilometers (16.65 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S79°W)
- Aparri, Cagayan, 31.16 kilometers (19.36 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- Santa Ana, Cagayan, 33.81 kilometers (21.01 miles) to the Northeast (N47°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 72.85 kilometers (45.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 97.86 kilometers (60.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 122.26 kilometers (75.97 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 139.27 kilometers (86.54 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 146.26 kilometers (90.88 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 143.92 kilometers (89.43 miles) to the West (S82°W)
Distance from Manila: 416.80 kilometers (258.99 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°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.