Santa Catalina, Municipality of Atimonan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Atimonan |
| Postal code | 4331 |
| Population (2020) | 2,723 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0247, 121.7985 (14° 1' North, 121° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.9 meters (144.0 feet) |
Santa Catalina is a barangay in the municipality of Atimonan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,723. This represented 4.24% of the total population of Atimonan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Catalina in the 2015 Census was 2,330 broken down into 537 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,617 | 335 | 4.83 | |
| 1,808 | 369 | 4.90 | |
| 2,054 | 412 | 4.99 | |
| 2,399 | 539 | 4.45 | |
| 2,317 | 527 | 4.40 | |
| 2,330 | 537 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Catalina is 5 to 9, with 271 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 225 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 271 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 243 | 10.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 247 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 194 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 198 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.34% |
| Total | 2,330 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Catalina grew from 1,617 in 1990 to 2,723 in 2020, an increase of 1,106 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.34%, or an increase of 393 people, from the previous population of 2,330 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,617 | – | |
| 1,812 | 2.16% | |
| 2,054 | 2.72% | |
| 2,399 | 2.16% | |
| 2,317 | -1.26% | |
| 2,330 | 0.11% | |
| 2,723 | 3.34% |
Location
Santa Catalina is situated at approximately 14.0247, 121.7985, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.9 meters or 144.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Catalina shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Rizal, Atimonan, Quezon
- Malinao Ilaya, Atimonan, Quezon
- Magsaysay, Atimonan, Quezon
- Malinao Ibaba, Atimonan, Quezon
- Villa Ilaya, Atimonan, Quezon
- Sipa, Padre Burgos, Quezon
- Binahaan, Pagbilao, Quezon
- Silangan Malicboy, Pagbilao, Quezon
- Rosario, Mauban, Quezon
- San Jose, Mauban, Quezon
- Santo Niño, Mauban, Quezon
- Ilayang Palsabangon, Pagbilao, Quezon
- Palale Ibaba, Tayabas, Quezon
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.