Santa Maria, Province of Isabela
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 3330 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 124.90 km2 (48.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 25,758 |
| Density (2020) | 206 / km2 (534 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 28' North, 121° 45' East (17.4713, 121.7524) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.9 meters (94.8 feet) |
Santa Maria is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Isabela.
The municipality has a land area of 124.90 square kilometers or 48.22 square miles which constitutes 0.95% of Isabela's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 25,758. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Isabela province, or 0.70% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 206 inhabitants per square kilometer or 534 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Maria has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangad | 11.38% | 2,932 | 2,760 | 6.23% | 1.28% |
| Buenavista | 3.31% | 853 | 784 | 8.80% | 1.79% |
| Calamagui East | 4.01% | 1,033 | 934 | 10.60% | 2.14% |
| Calamagui North | 6.32% | 1,629 | 1,443 | 12.89% | 2.58% |
| Calamagui West | 3.59% | 926 | 935 | -0.96% | -0.20% |
| Divisoria | 3.74% | 963 | 963 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Lingaling | 4.43% | 1,140 | 1,108 | 2.89% | 0.60% |
| Mozzozzin North | 4.11% | 1,058 | 1,201 | -11.91% | -2.63% |
| Mozzozzin Sur | 7.47% | 1,925 | 1,721 | 11.85% | 2.39% |
| Naganacan | 6.83% | 1,758 | 2,018 | -12.88% | -2.86% |
| Poblacion 1 | 6.12% | 1,576 | 1,586 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| Poblacion 2 | 2.14% | 550 | 598 | -8.03% | -1.75% |
| Poblacion 3 | 8.49% | 2,187 | 2,144 | 2.01% | 0.42% |
| Quinagabian | 4.58% | 1,179 | 1,262 | -6.58% | -1.42% |
| San Antonio | 5.85% | 1,507 | 1,371 | 9.92% | 2.01% |
| San Isidro East | 4.52% | 1,163 | 1,160 | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| San Isidro West | 4.02% | 1,035 | 1,072 | -3.45% | -0.74% |
| San Rafael East | 2.42% | 623 | 623 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| San Rafael West | 3.08% | 793 | 763 | 3.93% | 0.82% |
| Villabuena | 3.60% | 928 | 936 | -0.85% | -0.18% |
| Santa Maria Total | 25,758 | 25,382 | 1.48% | 0.31% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Maria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱75,672,052.32.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 42,242,075.16 | – |
| 2010 | – | – |
| 2011 | 48,859,617.12 | – |
| 2012 | 47,872,445.22 | -2.02% |
| 2013 | 55,066,862.42 | 15.03% |
| 2014 | 67,954,169.55 | 23.40% |
| 2015 | 74,009,609.02 | 8.91% |
| 2016 | 75,672,052.32 | 2.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 25,382 broken down into 4,860 households or an average of 5.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,767 | 2,715 | 6.18 | |
| 19,462 | 3,066 | 6.35 | |
| 20,109 | 3,280 | 6.13 | |
| 20,695 | 3,906 | 5.30 | |
| 22,939 | 4,244 | 5.41 | |
| 25,382 | 4,860 | 5.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 15 to 19, with 2,856 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 169 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 582 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,424 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,719 | 10.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,559 | 10.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,856 | 11.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,743 | 10.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,076 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,717 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,466 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,212 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,201 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,094 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 879 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 676 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 508 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 289 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 212 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 169 | 0.67% |
| Total | 25,382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Maria grew from 3,252 in 1903 to 25,758 in 2020, an increase of 22,506 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.31%, or an increase of 376 people, from the previous population of 25,382 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,252 | – | |
| 3,882 | 1.12% | |
| 5,794 | 2.02% | |
| 6,850 | 1.73% | |
| 9,705 | 3.11% | |
| 11,009 | 1.24% | |
| 12,417 | 2.44% | |
| 13,567 | 1.79% | |
| 16,767 | 2.14% | |
| 19,462 | 2.83% | |
| 20,115 | 0.71% | |
| 20,695 | 0.39% | |
| 22,939 | 3.82% | |
| 25,382 | 1.95% | |
| 25,758 | 0.31% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Maria for the year 2019 was 16,731, broken down into 8,454 males and 8,277 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Maria is situated at approximately 17° 28' North, 121° 45' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.9 meters or 94.8 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 Maria are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Santiago, Isabela, and Batac, Ilocos Norte. The nearest municipalities are Cabagan, Isabela, San Pablo, Isabela, Santo Tomas, Isabela, Enrile, Cagayan, Peñablanca, Cagayan, and Delfin Albano, Isabela. Its distance from the national capital is 329.32 kilometers (204.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cabagan, Isabela, 5.15 kilometers (3.20 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- San Pablo, Isabela, 5.21 kilometers (3.24 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Santo Tomas, Isabela, 8.04 kilometers (5.00 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Enrile, Cagayan, 11.96 kilometers (7.43 miles) to the Northwest (N34°W)
- Peñablanca, Cagayan, 17.42 kilometers (10.83 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Delfin Albano, Isabela, 18.68 kilometers (11.61 miles) to the South (S9°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 15.77 kilometers (9.80 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 30.35 kilometers (18.86 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 39.00 kilometers (24.23 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 59.45 kilometers (36.94 miles) to the South (S1°E)
- Santiago, Isabela, 89.52 kilometers (55.62 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 141.71 kilometers (88.05 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
Distance from Manila: 329.32 kilometers (204.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°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.