Santo Niño, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 31 |
| Postal code | 3525 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 423.13 km2 (163.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 28,537 |
| Density (2020) | 67 / km2 (175 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 53' North, 121° 34' East (17.8838, 121.5692) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.0 meters (75.5 feet) |
Santo Niño, formerly known as Faire, is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 423.13 square kilometers or 163.37 square miles which constitutes 4.50% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,537. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.77% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 67 inhabitants per square kilometer or 175 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Niño has 31 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abariongan Ruar | 4.16% | 1,188 | 1,205 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Abariongan Uneg | 4.09% | 1,167 | 1,027 | 13.63% | 2.73% |
| Balagan | 2.11% | 602 | 513 | 17.35% | 3.42% |
| Balanni | 2.80% | 800 | 715 | 11.89% | 2.39% |
| Cabayo | 0.44% | 126 | 165 | -23.64% | -5.52% |
| Calapangan | 2.58% | 737 | 721 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Calassitan | 4.11% | 1,174 | 1,136 | 3.35% | 0.69% |
| Campo | 4.71% | 1,344 | 1,278 | 5.16% | 1.07% |
| Centro Norte | 10.62% | 3,030 | 2,808 | 7.91% | 1.61% |
| Centro Sur | 8.66% | 2,472 | 2,411 | 2.53% | 0.53% |
| Dungao | 4.79% | 1,366 | 1,290 | 5.89% | 1.21% |
| Lattac | 5.70% | 1,628 | 1,532 | 6.27% | 1.29% |
| Lipatan | 2.50% | 712 | 771 | -7.65% | -1.66% |
| Lubo | 3.87% | 1,105 | 1,099 | 0.55% | 0.11% |
| Mabitbitnong | 1.19% | 341 | 333 | 2.40% | 0.50% |
| Mapitac | 0.77% | 221 | 252 | -12.30% | -2.73% |
| Masical | 1.59% | 455 | 409 | 11.25% | 2.27% |
| Matalao | 3.91% | 1,115 | 914 | 21.99% | 4.27% |
| Nag-uma | 2.51% | 717 | 638 | 12.38% | 2.49% |
| Namuccayan | 3.89% | 1,111 | 1,054 | 5.41% | 1.11% |
| Niug Norte | 2.70% | 771 | 732 | 5.33% | 1.10% |
| Niug Sur | 2.70% | 770 | 708 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Palusao | 1.67% | 476 | 432 | 10.19% | 2.06% |
| San Manuel | 3.17% | 906 | 850 | 6.59% | 1.35% |
| San Roque | 0.11% | 31 | 52 | -40.38% | -10.32% |
| Santa Felicitas | 1.40% | 399 | 450 | -11.33% | -2.50% |
| Santa Maria | 1.13% | 322 | 326 | -1.23% | -0.26% |
| Sidiran | 2.06% | 587 | 539 | 8.91% | 1.81% |
| Tabang | 5.12% | 1,462 | 1,458 | 0.27% | 0.06% |
| Tamucco | 2.24% | 640 | 649 | -1.39% | -0.29% |
| Virginia | 2.67% | 762 | 752 | 1.33% | 0.28% |
| Santo Niño Total | 28,537 | 27,219 | 4.84% | 1.00% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Niño for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱124,397,798.77.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71,176,234.39 | – |
| 2010 | 75,515,782.29 | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 81,504,478.74 | 7.93% |
| 2012 | – | – |
| 2013 | 88,608,460.71 | – |
| 2014 | 98,886,786.82 | 11.60% |
| 2015 | 112,797,060.74 | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 124,397,798.77 | 10.28% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 27,219 broken down into 6,641 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,608 | 3,916 | 4.75 | |
| 21,151 | 4,463 | 4.74 | |
| 22,752 | 4,539 | 5.01 | |
| 25,681 | 5,585 | 4.60 | |
| 26,126 | 6,122 | 4.27 | |
| 27,219 | 6,641 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 5 to 9, with 2,899 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 362 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 514 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,347 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,899 | 10.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,852 | 10.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,672 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,276 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,968 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,747 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,727 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,607 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,423 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,301 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,195 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 873 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 633 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 458 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 362 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 365 | 1.34% |
| Total | 27,219 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño grew from 4,069 in 1903 to 28,537 in 2020, an increase of 24,468 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 1,318 people, from the previous population of 27,219 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,069 | – | |
| 5,421 | 1.83% | |
| 8,877 | 2.50% | |
| 9,947 | 1.17% | |
| 13,981 | 3.04% | |
| 16,923 | 1.89% | |
| 18,638 | 1.96% | |
| 19,493 | 0.90% | |
| 18,608 | -0.46% | |
| 21,151 | 2.43% | |
| 22,752 | 1.58% | |
| 25,688 | 1.69% | |
| 26,126 | 0.62% | |
| 27,219 | 0.78% | |
| 28,537 | 1.00% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Niño for the year 2019 was 17,951, broken down into 8,984 males and 8,967 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Niño is situated at approximately 17° 53' North, 121° 34' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.0 meters or 75.5 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 Santo Niño are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Alcala, Cagayan, Piat, Cagayan, Amulung, Cagayan, Lasam, Cagayan, Tuao, Cagayan, and Gattaran, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 369.83 kilometers (229.80 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Alcala, Cagayan, 9.50 kilometers (5.90 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Piat, Cagayan, 14.11 kilometers (8.77 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Amulung, Cagayan, 17.14 kilometers (10.65 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Lasam, Cagayan, 20.29 kilometers (12.61 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Tuao, Cagayan, 20.46 kilometers (12.72 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Gattaran, Cagayan, 21.17 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 34.67 kilometers (21.55 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 46.79 kilometers (29.07 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 88.62 kilometers (55.06 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 107.16 kilometers (66.58 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 108.19 kilometers (67.22 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 108.98 kilometers (67.72 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
Distance from Manila: 369.83 kilometers (229.80 miles) to the South (S10°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.