Santo Tomas, Province of Pampanga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Barangay count | 7 |
| Postal code | 2020 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 21.30 km2 (8.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,846 |
| Density (2020) | 2,012 / km2 (5,212 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 60' North, 120° 42' East (14.9939, 120.7045) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Pampanga.
The municipality has a land area of 21.30 square kilometers or 8.22 square miles which constitutes 1.06% of Pampanga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,846. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Pampanga province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 2,012 inhabitants per square kilometer or 5,212 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Tomas has 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moras de La Paz | 12.81% | 5,488 | 5,494 | -0.11% | -0.02% |
| Poblacion | 7.31% | 3,133 | 3,398 | -7.80% | -1.69% |
| San Bartolome | 8.07% | 3,456 | 2,863 | 20.71% | 4.04% |
| San Matias | 32.14% | 13,769 | 12,399 | 11.05% | 2.23% |
| San Vicente | 23.45% | 10,048 | 11,005 | -8.70% | -1.90% |
| Santo Rosario | 6.17% | 2,642 | 2,170 | 21.75% | 4.23% |
| Sapa | 10.06% | 4,310 | 3,146 | 37.00% | 6.85% |
| Santo Tomas Total | 42,846 | 40,475 | 5.86% | 1.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Tomas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱92,724,632.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,064,050.03 | – |
| 2010 | 54,176,943.95 | -16.73% |
| 2011 | 59,979,366.70 | 10.71% |
| 2012 | 58,646,433.07 | -2.22% |
| 2013 | 61,832,766.85 | 5.43% |
| 2014 | 71,185,752.70 | 15.13% |
| 2015 | 80,303,996.78 | 12.81% |
| 2016 | 92,724,632.37 | 15.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 40,447 broken down into 9,214 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,267 | 6,039 | 5.51 | |
| 29,618 | 5,677 | 5.22 | |
| 32,695 | 6,375 | 5.13 | |
| 37,865 | 7,795 | 4.86 | |
| 38,062 | 7,948 | 4.79 | |
| 40,447 | 9,214 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 15 to 19, with 4,086 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 340 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 714 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,842 | 7.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,758 | 9.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,001 | 9.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,086 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,867 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,113 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,117 | 7.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,067 | 7.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,646 | 6.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,343 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,879 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,564 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,289 | 3.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 964 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 530 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 340 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 355 | 0.88% |
| Total | 40,475 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 4,271 in 1903 to 42,846 in 2020, an increase of 38,575 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 2,371 people, from the previous population of 40,475 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,271 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 12,097 | – | |
| 18,907 | 4.47% | |
| 21,320 | 2.44% | |
| 24,951 | 3.19% | |
| 33,309 | 2.93% | |
| 29,628 | -2.17% | |
| 32,695 | 2.13% | |
| 37,866 | 2.05% | |
| 38,062 | 0.19% | |
| 40,475 | 1.18% | |
| 42,846 | 1.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Tomas for the year 2019 was 28,278, broken down into 13,847 males and 14,431 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 14° 60' North, 120° 42' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 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 Santo Tomas are San Fernando, Pampanga, Malolos, Bulacan, Angeles, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Balanga, Bataan, and Meycauayan, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Minalin, Pampanga, Bacolor, Pampanga, Apalit, Pampanga, San Simon, Pampanga, Mexico, Pampanga, and Guagua, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 52.85 kilometers (32.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Minalin, Pampanga, 3.25 kilometers (2.02 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Bacolor, Pampanga, 6.16 kilometers (3.83 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Apalit, Pampanga, 7.55 kilometers (4.69 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- San Simon, Pampanga, 7.59 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Mexico, Pampanga, 8.54 kilometers (5.30 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Guagua, Pampanga, 8.52 kilometers (5.29 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 4.79 kilometers (2.97 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 19.79 kilometers (12.29 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Angeles, 21.18 kilometers (13.16 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 29.65 kilometers (18.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Balanga, Bataan, 38.72 kilometers (24.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 38.71 kilometers (24.05 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Distance from Manila: 52.85 kilometers (32.84 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°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.