Santol, Municipality of Balagtas, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Balagtas |
| Postal code | 3016 |
| Population (2020) | 17,050 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8514, 120.9139 (14° 51' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Santol is a barangay in the municipality of Balagtas, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,050. This represented 22.14% of the total population of Balagtas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santol in the 2015 Census was 16,315 broken down into 3,890 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,001 | 939 | 5.33 | |
| 5,512 | 1,108 | 4.97 | |
| 6,605 | 1,369 | 4.82 | |
| 10,498 | 2,446 | 4.29 | |
| 12,465 | 2,778 | 4.49 | |
| 16,315 | 3,890 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santol is 5 to 9, with 1,793 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 69 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 373 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,386 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,793 | 10.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,604 | 9.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,562 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,492 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,433 | 8.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,296 | 7.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,196 | 7.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 980 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 864 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 752 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 574 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 465 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 288 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 144 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 69 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 75 | 0.46% |
| Total | 16,346 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santol grew from 5,030 in 1990 to 17,050 in 2020, an increase of 12,020 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.89%, or an increase of 704 people, from the previous population of 16,346 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,030 | – | |
| 5,512 | 1.73% | |
| 6,605 | 3.95% | |
| 10,498 | 6.60% | |
| 12,465 | 6.45% | |
| 16,346 | 5.30% | |
| 17,050 | 0.89% |
Location
Santol is situated at approximately 14.8514, 120.9139, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santol shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.