Santo Tomas, Municipality of Camaligan, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Camaligan |
| Postal code | 4401 |
| Population (2020) | 707 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6217, 123.1642 (13° 37' North, 123° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Santo Tomas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Camaligan, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 707. This represented 2.82% of the total population of Camaligan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 810 broken down into 166 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 943 | 160 | 5.89 | |
| 829 | 177 | 4.68 | |
| 822 | 145 | 5.67 | |
| 692 | 160 | 4.33 | |
| 726 | 158 | 4.59 | |
| 810 | 166 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 5 to 9, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 9.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 6.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 8.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 8.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 7.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.74% |
| Total | 810 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas fell from 943 in 1990 to 707 in 2020, a decrease of 236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.82%, or a decrease of 103 people, from the previous population of 810 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 943 | – | |
| 829 | -2.38% | |
| 822 | -0.18% | |
| 692 | -2.35% | |
| 726 | 1.76% | |
| 810 | 2.11% | |
| 707 | -2.82% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 13.6217, 123.1642, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 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.