Santo Tomas, Municipality of Tagkawayan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Tagkawayan |
| Postal code | 4321 |
| Population (2020) | 845 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0135, 122.5489 (14° 1' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 68.0 meters (223.1 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Tagkawayan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 845. This represented 1.56% of the total population of Tagkawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 826 broken down into 188 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 794 | 142 | 5.59 | |
| 676 | 140 | 4.83 | |
| 779 | 158 | 4.93 | |
| 766 | 168 | 4.56 | |
| 786 | 184 | 4.27 | |
| 826 | 188 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 5 to 9, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 12.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 124 | 15.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 11.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 6.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.61% |
| Total | 826 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 794 in 1990 to 845 in 2020, an increase of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 826 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 794 | – | |
| 676 | -2.97% | |
| 779 | 3.09% | |
| 766 | -0.23% | |
| 786 | 0.94% | |
| 826 | 0.95% | |
| 845 | 0.48% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 14.0135, 122.5489, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 68.0 meters or 223.1 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.