Santa Rita, Municipality of Guiguinto, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Guiguinto |
| Postal code | 3015 |
| Population (2020) | 16,386 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8538, 120.8608 (14° 51' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Santa Rita is a barangay in the municipality of Guiguinto, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 16,386. This represented 14.45% of the total population of Guiguinto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rita in the 2015 Census was 13,676 broken down into 3,189 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,267 | 1,246 | 5.03 | |
| 7,788 | 1,562 | 4.99 | |
| 9,914 | 2,187 | 4.53 | |
| 12,703 | 2,506 | 5.07 | |
| 13,157 | 2,981 | 4.41 | |
| 13,676 | 3,189 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rita is 20 to 24, with 1,364 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 84 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 245 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 959 | 7.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,184 | 8.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,185 | 8.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,321 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,364 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,226 | 8.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,120 | 8.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,106 | 8.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,007 | 7.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 809 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 638 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 499 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 376 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 317 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 156 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 91 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 84 | 0.61% |
| Total | 13,687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rita grew from 6,275 in 1990 to 16,386 in 2020, an increase of 10,111 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.86%, or an increase of 2,699 people, from the previous population of 13,687 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,275 | – | |
| 7,788 | 4.13% | |
| 9,914 | 5.31% | |
| 12,703 | 3.48% | |
| 13,163 | 1.30% | |
| 13,687 | 0.75% | |
| 16,386 | 3.86% |
Location
Santa Rita is situated at approximately 14.8538, 120.8608, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Rita 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.