Santa Maria, Province of Laguna
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4022 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 108.40 km2 (41.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,511 |
| Density (2020) | 318 / km2 (825 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 28' North, 121° 25' East (14.4721, 121.4234) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Santa Maria is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna.
The municipality has a land area of 108.40 square kilometers or 41.85 square miles which constitutes 5.62% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,511. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.21% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 318 inhabitants per square kilometer or 825 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Maria has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adia | 3.25% | 1,120 | 1,140 | -1.75% | -0.37% |
| Bagong Pook | 6.69% | 2,310 | 2,283 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Bagumbayan | 6.04% | 2,083 | 1,744 | 19.44% | 3.81% |
| Barangay I | 3.53% | 1,219 | 973 | 25.28% | 4.86% |
| Barangay II | 1.82% | 627 | 621 | 0.97% | 0.20% |
| Barangay III | 2.35% | 812 | 855 | -5.03% | -1.08% |
| Barangay IV | 1.46% | 504 | 525 | -4.00% | -0.86% |
| Bubukal | 3.67% | 1,267 | 1,141 | 11.04% | 2.23% |
| Cabooan | 5.74% | 1,981 | 1,862 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
| Calangay | 4.29% | 1,479 | 1,312 | 12.73% | 2.55% |
| Cambuja | 6.20% | 2,139 | 2,131 | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Coralan | 7.67% | 2,647 | 2,550 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Cueva | 3.24% | 1,117 | 1,043 | 7.09% | 1.45% |
| Inayapan | 2.35% | 810 | 868 | -6.68% | -1.45% |
| Jose Laurel, Sr. | 2.00% | 691 | 529 | 30.62% | 5.78% |
| Jose Rizal | 3.33% | 1,148 | 1,094 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Kayhakat | 4.02% | 1,387 | 1,231 | 12.67% | 2.54% |
| Macasipac | 1.69% | 584 | 566 | 3.18% | 0.66% |
| Masinao | 2.47% | 851 | 900 | -5.44% | -1.17% |
| Mataling-ting | 1.38% | 477 | 630 | -24.29% | -5.69% |
| Pao-o | 2.40% | 827 | 776 | 6.57% | 1.35% |
| Parang ng Buho | 2.75% | 949 | 886 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Santiago | 11.17% | 3,856 | 1,846 | 108.88% | 16.77% |
| Talangka | 5.45% | 1,881 | 1,831 | 2.73% | 0.57% |
| Tungkod | 5.06% | 1,745 | 1,493 | 16.88% | 3.34% |
| Santa Maria Total | 34,511 | 30,830 | 11.94% | 2.40% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Maria for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱85,348,400.91.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 45,953,710.16 | – |
| 2010 | 48,146,455.41 | 4.77% |
| 2011 | 52,473,678.39 | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 52,656,708.19 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 59,674,893.76 | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 68,254,933.03 | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 76,422,394.73 | 11.97% |
| 2016 | 85,348,400.91 | 11.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Maria in the 2015 Census was 30,701 broken down into 7,308 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,507 | 4,143 | 4.95 | |
| 22,266 | 4,411 | 5.05 | |
| 24,564 | 4,914 | 5.00 | |
| 26,267 | 5,470 | 4.80 | |
| 26,836 | 6,014 | 4.46 | |
| 30,701 | 7,308 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Maria is 5 to 9, with 3,340 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 214 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 676 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,792 | 9.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,340 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,205 | 10.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,832 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,758 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,462 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,230 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,148 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,745 | 5.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,671 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,379 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,214 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 953 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 585 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 378 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 248 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 214 | 0.69% |
| Total | 30,830 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Maria grew from 669 in 1903 to 34,511 in 2020, an increase of 33,842 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.40%, or an increase of 3,681 people, from the previous population of 30,830 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 669 | – | |
| 698 | 0.27% | |
| 2,524 | 6.64% | |
| 3,851 | 4.43% | |
| 8,378 | 7.07% | |
| 12,575 | 4.05% | |
| 13,731 | 1.78% | |
| 15,744 | 2.77% | |
| 20,525 | 2.69% | |
| 22,296 | 1.56% | |
| 24,574 | 2.11% | |
| 26,267 | 0.92% | |
| 26,839 | 0.79% | |
| 30,830 | 2.67% | |
| 34,511 | 2.40% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Maria for the year 2019 was 20,495, broken down into 10,236 males and 10,259 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Maria is situated at approximately 14° 28' North, 121° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 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 Maria are Antipolo, Rizal, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Taguig, Cabuyao, Laguna, Pasig, and Marikina. The nearest municipalities are Famy, Laguna, Mabitac, Laguna, Siniloan, Laguna, Pangil, Laguna, Pakil, Laguna, and Pililla, Rizal. Its distance from the national capital is 49.64 kilometers (30.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Famy, Laguna, 4.62 kilometers (2.87 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
- Mabitac, Laguna, 4.76 kilometers (2.96 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Siniloan, Laguna, 5.93 kilometers (3.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Pangil, Laguna, 8.87 kilometers (5.51 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Pakil, Laguna, 11.54 kilometers (7.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Pililla, Rizal, 11.85 kilometers (7.36 miles) to the West (N86°W)
Nearest cities
- Antipolo, Rizal, 29.67 kilometers (18.43 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- Santa Rosa, Laguna, 37.75 kilometers (23.46 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Taguig, 38.15 kilometers (23.70 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 38.80 kilometers (24.11 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S56°W)
- Pasig, 38.70 kilometers (24.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Marikina, 39.32 kilometers (24.43 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°W)
Distance from Manila: 49.64 kilometers (30.84 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
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.