Santa Maria, Province of Bulacan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 3022 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 90.92 km2 (35.10 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 289,820 |
| Density (2020) | 3,188 / km2 (8,257 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 49' North, 120° 58' East (14.8204, 120.9606) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.5 feet) |
Santa Maria is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Bulacan.
The municipality has a land area of 90.92 square kilometers or 35.10 square miles which constitutes 3.27% of Bulacan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 289,820. This represented 7.81% of the total population of Bulacan province, or 2.33% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 3,188 inhabitants per square kilometer or 8,257 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Maria has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagbaguin | 2.70% | 7,839 | 8,912 | -12.04% | -2.66% |
| Balasing | 3.36% | 9,732 | 7,900 | 23.19% | 4.49% |
| Buenavista | 0.97% | 2,821 | 2,436 | 15.80% | 3.14% |
| Bulac | 3.46% | 10,015 | 9,225 | 8.56% | 1.74% |
| Camangyanan | 1.73% | 5,019 | 5,388 | -6.85% | -1.48% |
| Catmon | 5.50% | 15,938 | 13,334 | 19.53% | 3.83% |
| Cay Pombo | 11.27% | 32,674 | 28,947 | 12.88% | 2.58% |
| Caysio | 5.17% | 14,979 | 14,365 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Guyong | 5.83% | 16,909 | 14,749 | 14.65% | 2.92% |
| Lalakhan | 0.80% | 2,319 | 2,337 | -0.77% | -0.16% |
| Mag-asawang Sapa | 3.58% | 10,381 | 9,373 | 10.75% | 2.17% |
| Mahabang Parang | 1.77% | 5,140 | 4,361 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| Manggahan | 0.96% | 2,779 | 2,398 | 15.89% | 3.15% |
| Parada | 3.25% | 9,419 | 8,448 | 11.49% | 2.32% |
| Poblacion | 4.44% | 12,871 | 12,876 | -0.04% | -0.01% |
| Pulong Buhangin | 14.22% | 41,218 | 36,893 | 11.72% | 2.36% |
| San Gabriel | 3.32% | 9,630 | 8,465 | 13.76% | 2.75% |
| San Jose Patag | 4.83% | 13,985 | 11,282 | 23.96% | 4.62% |
| San Vicente | 8.44% | 24,451 | 16,871 | 44.93% | 8.12% |
| Santa Clara | 4.29% | 12,419 | 12,115 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Santa Cruz | 3.92% | 11,364 | 9,211 | 23.37% | 4.52% |
| Silangan | 0.73% | 2,102 | 2,028 | 3.65% | 0.76% |
| Tabing Bakod | 1.87% | 5,410 | 5,716 | -5.35% | -1.15% |
| Tumana | 3.59% | 10,406 | 8,824 | 17.93% | 3.53% |
| Santa Maria Total | 289,820 | 256,454 | 13.01% | 2.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Maria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱523,459,730.27.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 287,415,653.77 | – |
| 2010 | 336,603,824.20 | 17.11% |
| 2011 | 352,302,237.33 | 4.66% |
| 2012 | 349,172,835.34 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 403,746,248.41 | 15.63% |
| 2014 | 442,410,102.75 | 9.58% |
| 2015 | 502,568,682.67 | 13.60% |
| 2016 | 523,459,730.27 | 4.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 255,187 broken down into 58,357 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91,295 | 17,479 | 5.22 | |
| 100,995 | 20,741 | 4.87 | |
| 143,754 | 29,886 | 4.81 | |
| 204,413 | 41,412 | 4.94 | |
| 217,984 | 48,946 | 4.45 | |
| 255,187 | 58,357 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 5 to 9, with 25,978 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,577 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5,021 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 20,446 | 7.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 25,978 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 25,332 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 24,993 | 9.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 23,797 | 9.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 21,366 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 20,591 | 8.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 20,142 | 7.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 16,617 | 6.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 14,123 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 11,166 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 8,806 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,856 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,900 | 1.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,927 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,816 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 1,577 | 0.61% |
| Total | 256,454 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Maria grew from 10,791 in 1903 to 289,820 in 2020, an increase of 279,029 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.61%, or an increase of 33,366 people, from the previous population of 256,454 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,791 | – | |
| 12,174 | 0.76% | |
| 14,987 | 1.04% | |
| 17,509 | 1.61% | |
| 26,341 | 3.66% | |
| 36,369 | 3.21% | |
| 45,615 | 4.65% | |
| 58,748 | 5.19% | |
| 91,468 | 4.53% | |
| 101,071 | 1.89% | |
| 144,282 | 7.93% | |
| 205,258 | 4.98% | |
| 218,351 | 2.28% | |
| 256,454 | 3.11% | |
| 289,820 | 2.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Maria for the year 2019 was 127,255, broken down into 58,413 males and 68,842 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Maria is situated at approximately 14° 49' North, 120° 58' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.5 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 Santa Maria are Meycauayan, Bulacan, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Valenzuela, Malabon, Malolos, Bulacan, and Navotas. The nearest municipalities are Bocaue, Bulacan, Pandi, Bulacan, Balagtas, Bulacan, Marilao, Bulacan, Guiguinto, Bulacan, and Bulakan, Bulacan. Its distance from the national capital is 25.51 kilometers (15.85 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bocaue, Bulacan, 4.71 kilometers (2.93 miles) to the Southwest (S54°W)
- Pandi, Bulacan, 4.98 kilometers (3.09 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Balagtas, Bulacan, 6.02 kilometers (3.74 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Marilao, Bulacan, 7.13 kilometers (4.43 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Guiguinto, Bulacan, 8.90 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Bulakan, Bulacan, 9.20 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
Nearest cities
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 9.33 kilometers (5.80 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 9.36 kilometers (5.82 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Valenzuela, 12.57 kilometers (7.81 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Malabon, 16.07 kilometers (9.99 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 16.19 kilometers (10.06 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Navotas, 18.14 kilometers (11.27 miles) to the South (S4°W)
Distance from Manila: 25.51 kilometers (15.85 miles) to the South (S5°E)
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.