Santo Tomas, Municipality of Calauan, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Calauan |
| Postal code | 4012 |
| Population (2020) | 12,986 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1669, 121.3391 (14° 10' North, 121° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.4 meters (89.9 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Calauan, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,986. This represented 14.81% of the total population of Calauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 11,816 broken down into 2,435 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,421 | 267 | 5.32 | |
| 1,710 | 350 | 4.89 | |
| 2,096 | 423 | 4.96 | |
| 2,921 | 651 | 4.49 | |
| 11,918 | 2,709 | 4.40 | |
| 11,816 | 2,435 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 5 to 9, with 1,528 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 302 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,213 | 10.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,528 | 12.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,455 | 12.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,295 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 971 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 774 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 786 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 868 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 750 | 6.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 573 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 469 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 311 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 242 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 141 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 79 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.23% |
| Total | 11,826 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 1,421 in 1990 to 12,986 in 2020, an increase of 11,565 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.99%, or an increase of 1,160 people, from the previous population of 11,826 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,421 | – | |
| 1,710 | 3.53% | |
| 2,096 | 4.46% | |
| 2,921 | 4.68% | |
| 11,918 | 66.83% | |
| 11,826 | -0.15% | |
| 12,986 | 1.99% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 14.1669, 121.3391, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.4 meters or 89.9 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.