Santa Ignacia, Province of Tarlac
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 2303 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 146.07 km2 (56.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 51,626 |
| Density (2020) | 353 / km2 (915 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 37' North, 120° 26' East (15.6149, 120.4364) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.1 meters (141.5 feet) |
Santa Ignacia is a municipality in the landlocked province of Tarlac.
The municipality has a land area of 146.07 square kilometers or 56.40 square miles which constitutes 4.79% of Tarlac's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 51,626. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Tarlac province, or 0.42% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 353 inhabitants per square kilometer or 915 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Ignacia 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldios | 4.19% | 2,162 | 2,084 | 3.74% | 0.78% |
| Botbotones | 3.26% | 1,682 | 1,674 | 0.48% | 0.10% |
| Caanamongan | 3.62% | 1,868 | 1,712 | 9.11% | 1.85% |
| Cabaruan | 2.40% | 1,237 | 1,071 | 15.50% | 3.08% |
| Cabugbugan | 2.98% | 1,540 | 1,381 | 11.51% | 2.32% |
| Caduldulaoan | 1.51% | 777 | 763 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Calipayan | 3.22% | 1,662 | 1,604 | 3.62% | 0.75% |
| Macaguing | 1.37% | 707 | 706 | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Nambalan | 5.23% | 2,700 | 2,539 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Padapada | 6.83% | 3,524 | 3,366 | 4.69% | 0.97% |
| Pilpila | 4.30% | 2,222 | 2,152 | 3.25% | 0.68% |
| Pinpinas | 2.60% | 1,340 | 1,209 | 10.84% | 2.19% |
| Poblacion East | 7.45% | 3,846 | 3,556 | 8.16% | 1.66% |
| Poblacion West | 7.85% | 4,053 | 3,714 | 9.13% | 1.86% |
| Pugo-Cecilio | 4.95% | 2,554 | 1,870 | 36.58% | 6.78% |
| San Francisco | 4.97% | 2,565 | 2,318 | 10.66% | 2.15% |
| San Sotero | 2.10% | 1,083 | 957 | 13.17% | 2.64% |
| San Vicente | 4.99% | 2,574 | 2,394 | 7.52% | 1.54% |
| Santa Ines Centro | 4.46% | 2,303 | 2,298 | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Santa Ines East | 5.09% | 2,626 | 2,446 | 7.36% | 1.51% |
| Santa Ines West | 4.45% | 2,295 | 2,063 | 11.25% | 2.27% |
| Taguiporo | 0.92% | 476 | 402 | 18.41% | 3.62% |
| Timmaguab | 4.95% | 2,556 | 2,325 | 9.94% | 2.01% |
| Vargas | 6.34% | 3,274 | 2,934 | 11.59% | 2.33% |
| Santa Ignacia Total | 51,626 | 47,538 | 8.60% | 1.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Ignacia for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱120,330,708.03.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69,886,696.49 | – |
| 2010 | 73,076,738.22 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 78,504,823.26 | 7.43% |
| 2012 | 77,249,294.24 | -1.60% |
| 2013 | 86,302,690.05 | 11.72% |
| 2014 | 97,399,368.37 | 12.86% |
| 2015 | 109,118,100.84 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 120,330,708.03 | 10.28% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Ignacia in the 2015 Census was 47,322 broken down into 11,519 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,460 | 6,150 | 4.95 | |
| 34,623 | 7,248 | 4.78 | |
| 38,263 | 8,145 | 4.70 | |
| 43,345 | 9,633 | 4.50 | |
| 43,603 | 10,303 | 4.23 | |
| 47,322 | 11,519 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Ignacia is 5 to 9, with 4,876 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 524 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 828 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,619 | 7.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,876 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,702 | 9.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,330 | 9.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,180 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,814 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,496 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,138 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,972 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,745 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,366 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,861 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,492 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,222 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 802 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 524 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 571 | 1.20% |
| Total | 47,538 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Ignacia grew from 1,911 in 1903 to 51,626 in 2020, an increase of 49,715 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 4,088 people, from the previous population of 47,538 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,911 | – | |
| 5,382 | 6.76% | |
| 10,993 | 3.64% | |
| 14,061 | 2.56% | |
| 15,512 | 0.87% | |
| 20,775 | 2.90% | |
| 23,157 | 2.20% | |
| 25,224 | 1.72% | |
| 30,470 | 1.91% | |
| 34,658 | 2.44% | |
| 38,301 | 2.17% | |
| 43,560 | 1.79% | |
| 43,787 | 0.19% | |
| 47,538 | 1.58% | |
| 51,626 | 1.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Ignacia for the year 2019 was 30,363, broken down into 14,943 males and 15,420 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Ignacia is situated at approximately 15° 37' North, 120° 26' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.1 meters or 141.5 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 Ignacia are Tarlac City, Tarlac, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The nearest municipalities are Mayantoc, Tarlac, Camiling, Tarlac, San Clemente, Tarlac, San Jose, Tarlac, Paniqui, Tarlac, and Gerona, Tarlac. Its distance from the national capital is 127.51 kilometers (79.23 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mayantoc, Tarlac, 6.34 kilometers (3.94 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Camiling, Tarlac, 8.51 kilometers (5.29 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- San Clemente, Tarlac, 13.48 kilometers (8.38 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- San Jose, Tarlac, 15.48 kilometers (9.62 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Paniqui, Tarlac, 16.30 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Gerona, Tarlac, 17.41 kilometers (10.82 miles) to the East (S87°E)
Nearest cities
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 21.76 kilometers (13.52 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 35.72 kilometers (22.19 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 42.26 kilometers (26.26 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 45.85 kilometers (28.49 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 48.58 kilometers (30.19 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 51.34 kilometers (31.90 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
Distance from Manila: 127.51 kilometers (79.23 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°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.