Santa Elena, 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) | 3,819 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.4329, 123.5146 (13° 26' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 89.1 meters (292.3 feet) |
Santa Elena, 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 3,819. This represented 4.70% of the total population of Buhi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Elena in the 2015 Census was 3,817 broken down into 793 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,289 | 584 | 5.63 | |
| 3,800 | 669 | 5.68 | |
| 3,683 | 706 | 5.22 | |
| 3,656 | 723 | 5.06 | |
| 3,799 | 753 | 5.05 | |
| 3,817 | 793 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Elena is 10 to 14, with 432 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 293 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 406 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 432 | 11.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 379 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 305 | 7.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 280 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 254 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 250 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 228 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 191 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 197 | 5.16% |
| 55 to 59 | 142 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 119 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 113 | 2.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 78 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 50 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.71% |
| Total | 3,817 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Elena grew from 3,299 in 1990 to 3,819 in 2020, an increase of 520 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 3,817 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,299 | – | |
| 3,809 | 2.73% | |
| 3,683 | -0.72% | |
| 3,656 | -0.10% | |
| 3,799 | 1.41% | |
| 3,817 | 0.09% | |
| 3,819 | 0.01% |
Location
Santa Elena is situated at approximately 13.4329, 123.5146, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 89.1 meters or 292.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Elena 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.