Santa Clara, Municipality of Buhi, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Buhi |
| Postal code | 4433 |
| Population (2020) | 2,693 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.4309, 123.5154 (13° 26' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 98.1 meters (321.8 feet) |
Santa Clara, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Buhi, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,693. This represented 3.31% of the total population of Buhi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Clara in the 2015 Census was 2,901 broken down into 596 households or an average of 4.87 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,987 | 370 | 5.37 | |
| 2,156 | 410 | 5.26 | |
| 2,378 | 484 | 4.91 | |
| 2,653 | 504 | 5.26 | |
| 2,566 | 521 | 4.93 | |
| 2,901 | 596 | 4.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Clara is 10 to 14, with 349 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 8.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 326 | 11.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 349 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 312 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 229 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 211 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 191 | 6.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 181 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 131 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 166 | 5.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 140 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 108 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 69 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 1.17% |
| Total | 2,901 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Clara grew from 1,990 in 1990 to 2,693 in 2020, an increase of 703 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.55%, or a decrease of 208 people, from the previous population of 2,901 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,990 | – | |
| 2,156 | 1.51% | |
| 2,378 | 2.12% | |
| 2,653 | 1.52% | |
| 2,566 | -1.21% | |
| 2,901 | 2.36% | |
| 2,693 | -1.55% |
Location
Santa Clara is situated at approximately 13.4309, 123.5154, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 98.1 meters or 321.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Clara 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.