Santa Lucia, Municipality of Capas, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Capas |
| Postal code | 2315 |
| Population (2020) | 11,484 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3680, 120.4854 (15° 22' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 110.6 meters (362.9 feet) |
Santa Lucia is a barangay in the municipality of Capas, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,484. This represented 7.36% of the total population of Capas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Lucia in the 2015 Census was 10,376 broken down into 2,313 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,182 | 998 | 6.19 | |
| 6,426 | 1,154 | 5.57 | |
| 7,309 | 1,456 | 5.02 | |
| 9,231 | 1,799 | 5.13 | |
| 9,408 | 1,954 | 4.81 | |
| 10,376 | 2,313 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Lucia is 5 to 9, with 1,199 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 65 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 230 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 923 | 8.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,199 | 10.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,113 | 9.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,043 | 9.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,089 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,060 | 9.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 896 | 8.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 943 | 8.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 655 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 532 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 460 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 370 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 240 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 176 | 1.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 115 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 65 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 65 | 0.58% |
| Total | 11,174 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Lucia grew from 6,182 in 1990 to 11,484 in 2020, an increase of 5,302 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 310 people, from the previous population of 11,174 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,182 | – | |
| 6,426 | 0.73% | |
| 7,627 | 3.74% | |
| 9,360 | 2.86% | |
| 9,494 | 0.52% | |
| 11,174 | 3.15% | |
| 11,484 | 0.58% |
Location
Santa Lucia is situated at approximately 15.3680, 120.4854, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 110.6 meters or 362.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Lucia 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.