Sanja Mayor, Municipality of Tanza, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Tanza |
| Postal code | 4108 |
| Population (2020) | 14,697 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.3733, 120.8547 (14° 22' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.0 meters (82.0 feet) |
Sanja Mayor is a barangay in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,697. This represented 4.71% of the total population of Tanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sanja Mayor in the 2015 Census was 6,198 broken down into 1,528 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,750 | 318 | 5.50 | |
| 1,882 | 347 | 5.42 | |
| 3,738 | 822 | 4.55 | |
| 4,796 | 1,056 | 4.54 | |
| 5,047 | 1,226 | 4.12 | |
| 6,198 | 1,528 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sanja Mayor is 30 to 34, with 604 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 131 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 491 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 568 | 9.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 586 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 555 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 582 | 9.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 584 | 9.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 604 | 9.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 578 | 9.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 390 | 6.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 341 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 207 | 3.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 175 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 159 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 114 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 62 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.37% |
| Total | 6,198 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sanja Mayor grew from 1,750 in 1990 to 14,697 in 2020, an increase of 12,947 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 19.93%, or an increase of 8,499 people, from the previous population of 6,198 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,750 | – | |
| 1,882 | 1.37% | |
| 3,738 | 15.85% | |
| 4,796 | 3.50% | |
| 5,047 | 1.87% | |
| 6,198 | 3.99% | |
| 14,697 | 19.93% |
Location
Sanja Mayor is situated at approximately 14.3733, 120.8547, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.0 meters or 82.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sanja Mayor 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.