Santa Rita, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 2002 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 29.76 km2 (11.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 48,209 |
| Density (2020) | 1,620 / km2 (4,196 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 60' North, 120° 37' East (14.9990, 120.6180) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.6 feet) |
Santa Rita is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 29.76 square kilometers or 11.49 square miles which constitutes 1.49% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 48,209. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,620 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,196 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Rita has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becuran | 8.89% | 4,285 | 3,847 | 11.39% | 2.30% |
| Dila-dila | 21.67% | 10,449 | 9,481 | 10.21% | 2.07% |
| San Agustin | 7.87% | 3,792 | 3,113 | 21.81% | 4.24% |
| San Basilio | 24.52% | 11,823 | 8,407 | 40.63% | 7.44% |
| San Isidro | 8.21% | 3,956 | 3,653 | 8.29% | 1.69% |
| San Jose | 6.23% | 3,002 | 2,627 | 14.27% | 2.85% |
| San Juan | 6.21% | 2,994 | 2,330 | 28.50% | 5.42% |
| San Matias | 7.42% | 3,577 | 3,312 | 8.00% | 1.63% |
| San Vicente | 2.63% | 1,268 | 1,231 | 3.01% | 0.63% |
| Santa Monica | 6.35% | 3,063 | 2,978 | 2.85% | 0.59% |
| Santa Rita Total | 48,209 | 40,979 | 17.64% | 3.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Rita for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱89,776,265.23.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 50,046,926.92 | – |
| 2010 | 53,920,753.98 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 60,279,187.85 | 11.79% |
| 2012 | 57,982,473.39 | -3.81% |
| 2013 | 64,958,019.99 | 12.03% |
| 2014 | 72,327,768.27 | 11.35% |
| 2015 | 82,278,579.59 | 13.76% |
| 2016 | 89,776,265.23 | 9.11% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rita in the 2015 Census was 40,926 broken down into 9,064 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,260 | 4,774 | 5.92 | |
| 32,306 | 5,581 | 5.79 | |
| 32,768 | 6,118 | 5.36 | |
| 36,711 | 7,388 | 4.97 | |
| 38,741 | 8,177 | 4.74 | |
| 40,926 | 9,064 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rita is 15 to 19, with 4,018 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 490 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 643 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,863 | 6.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,892 | 9.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,985 | 9.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,018 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,670 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,247 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,976 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,784 | 6.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,720 | 6.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,546 | 6.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,031 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,581 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,274 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,067 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 669 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 523 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 490 | 1.20% |
| Total | 40,979 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rita grew from 7,954 in 1903 to 48,209 in 2020, an increase of 40,255 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.48%, or an increase of 7,230 people, from the previous population of 40,979 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,954 | – | |
| 8,989 | 0.78% | |
| 10,801 | 0.92% | |
| 12,684 | 1.66% | |
| 15,492 | 1.77% | |
| 19,439 | 2.24% | |
| 22,167 | 2.67% | |
| 24,995 | 2.43% | |
| 28,296 | 1.25% | |
| 32,321 | 2.52% | |
| 32,780 | 0.30% | |
| 36,723 | 1.58% | |
| 38,762 | 1.99% | |
| 40,979 | 1.06% | |
| 48,209 | 3.48% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Rita for the year 2019 was 26,022, broken down into 12,518 males and 13,504 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Rita is situated at approximately 14° 60' North, 120° 37' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.6 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 Rita are San Fernando, Pampanga, Angeles, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Malolos, Bulacan, Balanga, Bataan, and Olongapo. The nearest municipalities are Bacolor, Pampanga, Guagua, Pampanga, Sasmuan, Pampanga, Lubao, Pampanga, Minalin, Pampanga, and Santo Tomas, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 59.83 kilometers (37.17 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bacolor, Pampanga, 3.75 kilometers (2.33 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Guagua, Pampanga, 4.26 kilometers (2.65 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Sasmuan, Pampanga, 7.15 kilometers (4.44 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Lubao, Pampanga, 7.18 kilometers (4.46 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Minalin, Pampanga, 8.10 kilometers (5.04 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Santo Tomas, Pampanga, 9.92 kilometers (6.16 miles) to the East (S82°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 8.68 kilometers (5.40 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N68°E)
- Angeles, 15.74 kilometers (9.78 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 25.02 kilometers (15.55 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 27.38 kilometers (17.01 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
- Balanga, Bataan, 36.48 kilometers (22.66 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Olongapo, 40.53 kilometers (25.18 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S62°W)
Distance from Manila: 59.83 kilometers (37.17 miles) to the Southeast (S41°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.