Santo Tomas, City of Biñan, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| City | Biñan |
| Postal code | 4024 |
| Population (2020) | 55,649 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.3112, 121.0638 (14° 19' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.8 meters (81.4 feet) |
Santo Tomas, formerly Calabuso, is a barangay in the city of Biñan, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 55,649. This represented 13.66% of the total population of Biñan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 43,046 broken down into 10,878 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,487 | 2,001 | 5.24 | |
| 21,660 | 4,617 | 4.69 | |
| 30,093 | 6,290 | 4.78 | |
| 39,348 | 8,611 | 4.57 | |
| 38,938 | 8,599 | 4.53 | |
| 43,046 | 10,878 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 20 to 24, with 4,600 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 250 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 789 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,976 | 6.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,647 | 8.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,552 | 8.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,269 | 9.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,600 | 10.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,002 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,898 | 9.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,092 | 7.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,496 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,357 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,306 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,030 | 4.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,399 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 758 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 397 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 260 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 250 | 0.58% |
| Total | 43,078 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 10,530 in 1990 to 55,649 in 2020, an increase of 45,119 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.54%, or an increase of 12,571 people, from the previous population of 43,078 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,530 | – | |
| 21,727 | 14.53% | |
| 30,113 | 7.25% | |
| 39,370 | 3.77% | |
| 38,990 | -0.35% | |
| 43,078 | 1.92% | |
| 55,649 | 5.54% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 14.3112, 121.0638, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.8 meters or 81.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Tomas 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.