Santa Rosa, Province of Laguna
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 4026 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 54.84 km2 (21.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 414,812 |
| Density (2020) | 7,564 / km2 (19,594 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 19' North, 121° 7' East (14.3157, 121.1122) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.6 feet) |
Santa Rosa is a component city in the landlocked province of Laguna.
The city has a land area of 54.84 square kilometers or 21.17 square miles which constitutes 2.84% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 414,812. This represented 12.26% of the total population of Laguna province, or 2.56% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 7,564 inhabitants per square kilometer or 19,594 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Rosa has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aplaya | 3.82% | 15,858 | 15,519 | 2.18% | 0.46% |
| Balibago | 5.20% | 21,566 | 20,594 | 4.72% | 0.98% |
| Caingin | 5.90% | 24,481 | 21,597 | 13.35% | 2.67% |
| Dila | 9.52% | 39,496 | 30,863 | 27.97% | 5.33% |
| Dita | 8.35% | 34,650 | 28,258 | 22.62% | 4.39% |
| Don Jose | 4.35% | 18,039 | 18,872 | -4.41% | -0.95% |
| Ibaba | 1.95% | 8,069 | 8,291 | -2.68% | -0.57% |
| Kanluran | 1.02% | 4,236 | 4,785 | -11.47% | -2.53% |
| Labas | 5.13% | 21,288 | 19,395 | 9.76% | 1.98% |
| Macabling | 4.92% | 20,406 | 19,432 | 5.01% | 1.03% |
| Malitlit | 6.61% | 27,433 | 24,500 | 11.97% | 2.41% |
| Malusak | 0.70% | 2,906 | 2,664 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Market Area | 3.86% | 16,017 | 14,110 | 13.52% | 2.70% |
| Pook | 13.43% | 55,705 | 42,784 | 30.20% | 5.71% |
| Pulong Santa Cruz | 7.09% | 29,421 | 22,553 | 30.45% | 5.76% |
| Santo Domingo | 1.65% | 6,863 | 4,092 | 67.72% | 11.50% |
| Sinalhan | 6.33% | 26,274 | 21,797 | 20.54% | 4.01% |
| Tagapo | 10.15% | 42,104 | 33,661 | 25.08% | 4.82% |
| Santa Rosa Total | 414,812 | 353,767 | 17.26% | 3.41% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Rosa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱2,302,416,040.75.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,176,764,400.13 | – |
| 2010 | 1,257,199,131.93 | 6.84% |
| 2011 | 1,377,204,464.39 | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 1,572,771,742.25 | 14.20% |
| 2013 | 1,766,345,693.53 | 12.31% |
| 2014 | 1,908,418,514.89 | 8.04% |
| 2015 | 2,127,003,391.16 | 11.45% |
| 2016 | 2,302,416,040.75 | 8.25% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rosa in the 2015 Census was 353,592 broken down into 101,385 households or an average of 3.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94,672 | 18,961 | 4.99 | |
| 138,121 | 28,771 | 4.80 | |
| 185,222 | 43,625 | 4.25 | |
| 266,866 | 59,618 | 4.48 | |
| 284,504 | 70,593 | 4.03 | |
| 353,592 | 101,385 | 3.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rosa is 25 to 29, with 41,188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,279 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6,012 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 25,476 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 30,708 | 8.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 29,480 | 8.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 32,008 | 9.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 39,809 | 11.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 41,188 | 11.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 33,339 | 9.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 29,509 | 8.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 21,934 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 19,048 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 15,119 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 11,325 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 8,276 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,989 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,601 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,667 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 1,279 | 0.36% |
| Total | 353,767 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rosa grew from 7,339 in 1903 to 414,812 in 2020, an increase of 407,473 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.41%, or an increase of 61,045 people, from the previous population of 353,767 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,339 | – | |
| 10,557 | 2.32% | |
| 15,069 | 1.79% | |
| 17,259 | 1.40% | |
| 26,583 | 3.87% | |
| 41,335 | 4.41% | |
| 47,639 | 2.89% | |
| 64,325 | 6.19% | |
| 94,719 | 3.95% | |
| 138,257 | 7.34% | |
| 185,633 | 6.52% | |
| 266,943 | 5.14% | |
| 284,670 | 2.37% | |
| 353,767 | 4.22% | |
| 414,812 | 3.41% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Rosa for the year 2019 was 213,913, broken down into 96,985 males and 116,928 females.
Location
The city center of Santa Rosa is situated at approximately 14° 19' North, 121° 7' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.6 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 Rosa are Biñan, Laguna, Cabuyao, Laguna, San Pedro, Laguna, Muntinlupa, Calamba, Laguna, and Dasmariñas, Cavite. The nearest municipalities are Carmona, Cavite, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, Silang, Cavite, Binangonan, Rizal, Los Baños, Laguna, and Cardona, Rizal. Its distance from the national capital is 33.80 kilometers (21.00 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Carmona, Cavite, 5.89 kilometers (3.66 miles) to the West (S89°W)
- General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite, 11.51 kilometers (7.15 miles) to the West (S81°W)
- Silang, Cavite, 17.95 kilometers (11.15 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
- Binangonan, Rizal, 18.83 kilometers (11.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Los Baños, Laguna, 19.21 kilometers (11.94 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Cardona, Rizal, 22.81 kilometers (14.18 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
Nearest cities
- Biñan, Laguna, 4.16 kilometers (2.58 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 4.22 kilometers (2.62 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- San Pedro, Laguna, 8.17 kilometers (5.08 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Muntinlupa, 11.60 kilometers (7.21 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 12.68 kilometers (7.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Dasmariñas, Cavite, 18.98 kilometers (11.79 miles) to the West (N86°W)
Distance from Manila: 33.80 kilometers (21.00 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.