Santa Elena, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 4611 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Basiad Bay [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 199.35 km2 (76.97 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 43,582 |
| Density (2020) | 219 / km2 (566 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 11' North, 122° 24' East (14.1851, 122.3938) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.9 meters (104.6 feet) |
Santa Elena is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 199.35 square kilometers or 76.97 square miles which constitutes 8.75% of Camarines Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 43,582. This represented 6.92% of the total population of Camarines Norte province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 219 inhabitants per square kilometer or 566 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Elena has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basiad | 7.71% | 3,362 | 3,002 | 11.99% | 2.41% |
| Bulala | 4.97% | 2,167 | 2,061 | 5.14% | 1.06% |
| Don Tomas | 4.84% | 2,109 | 1,943 | 8.54% | 1.74% |
| Guitol | 0.90% | 394 | 484 | -18.60% | -4.24% |
| Kabuluan | 5.65% | 2,463 | 2,062 | 19.45% | 3.81% |
| Kagtalaba | 2.89% | 1,260 | 1,131 | 11.41% | 2.30% |
| Maulawin | 5.54% | 2,415 | 2,316 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Patag Ibaba | 1.48% | 646 | 534 | 20.97% | 4.09% |
| Patag Iraya | 1.27% | 554 | 502 | 10.36% | 2.10% |
| Plaridel | 3.81% | 1,661 | 1,607 | 3.36% | 0.70% |
| Polungguitguit | 3.62% | 1,578 | 1,632 | -3.31% | -0.71% |
| Rizal | 7.32% | 3,189 | 2,864 | 11.35% | 2.29% |
| Salvacion | 1.64% | 716 | 652 | 9.82% | 1.99% |
| San Lorenzo | 13.31% | 5,802 | 5,584 | 3.90% | 0.81% |
| San Pedro | 4.10% | 1,785 | 1,837 | -2.83% | -0.60% |
| San Vicente | 2.88% | 1,256 | 1,192 | 5.37% | 1.11% |
| Santa Elena | 23.00% | 10,026 | 9,278 | 8.06% | 1.65% |
| Tabugon | 4.41% | 1,920 | 1,803 | 6.49% | 1.33% |
| Villa San Isidro | 0.64% | 279 | 302 | -7.62% | -1.65% |
| Santa Elena Total | 43,582 | 40,786 | 6.86% | 1.41% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Elena for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱110,482,721.91.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,961,324.80 | – |
| 2010 | 67,956,037.99 | 6.25% |
| 2011 | 73,918,966.42 | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 72,693,066.15 | -1.66% |
| 2013 | 79,804,393.28 | 9.78% |
| 2014 | 89,220,287.74 | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 99,474,797.89 | 11.49% |
| 2016 | 110,482,721.91 | 11.07% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Elena in the 2015 Census was 40,763 broken down into 9,214 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,095 | 3,644 | 5.51 | |
| 33,921 | 6,543 | 5.18 | |
| 37,870 | 7,280 | 5.20 | |
| 40,293 | 8,106 | 4.97 | |
| 40,828 | 8,763 | 4.66 | |
| 40,763 | 9,214 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Elena is 5 to 9, with 5,172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 297 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 943 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,011 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,172 | 12.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,015 | 12.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,235 | 10.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,234 | 7.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,702 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,484 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,318 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,251 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,157 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,818 | 4.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,494 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,060 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 708 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 531 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 356 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 297 | 0.73% |
| Total | 40,786 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Elena grew from 8,608 in 1970 to 43,582 in 2020, an increase of 34,974 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 2,796 people, from the previous population of 40,786 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 8,608 | – | |
| 10,841 | 4.74% | |
| 13,092 | 3.84% | |
| 20,105 | 4.38% | |
| 33,955 | 10.32% | |
| 37,878 | 2.37% | |
| 40,300 | 0.86% | |
| 40,828 | 0.47% | |
| 40,786 | -0.02% | |
| 43,582 | 1.41% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Elena for the year 2019 was 25,507, broken down into 12,383 males and 13,124 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Elena is situated at approximately 14° 11' North, 122° 24' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.9 meters or 104.6 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 Elena are Tayabas, Quezon, Lucena, Naga, Camarines Sur, San Pablo, Laguna, Calamba, Laguna, and Tanauan, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Capalonga, Camarines Norte, Calauag, Quezon, Tagkawayan, Quezon, Quezon, Quezon, Guinayangan, Quezon, and Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 158.95 kilometers (98.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Capalonga, Camarines Norte, 19.48 kilometers (12.11 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Calauag, Quezon, 27.65 kilometers (17.18 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Tagkawayan, Quezon, 28.92 kilometers (17.97 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
- Quezon, Quezon, 30.17 kilometers (18.75 miles) to the Southwest (S49°W)
- Guinayangan, Quezon, 32.49 kilometers (20.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, 34.17 kilometers (21.23 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
Nearest cities
- Tayabas, Quezon, 88.37 kilometers (54.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S79°W)
- Lucena, 88.82 kilometers (55.19 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 105.75 kilometers (65.71 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 116.05 kilometers (72.11 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 132.80 kilometers (82.52 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 134.78 kilometers (83.75 miles) to the West (S85°W)
Distance from Manila: 158.95 kilometers (98.77 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°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.