Santo Niño, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 1,459 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5974, 124.2307 (13° 36' North, 124° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.5 feet) |
Santo Niño is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,459. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 1,428 broken down into 277 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 593 | 106 | 5.59 | |
| 673 | 125 | 5.38 | |
| 853 | 163 | 5.23 | |
| 993 | 178 | 5.58 | |
| 1,160 | 237 | 4.89 | |
| 1,428 | 277 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 5 to 9, with 176 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 9.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 176 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 162 | 11.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 10.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 79 | 5.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 68 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.35% |
| Total | 1,428 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño grew from 593 in 1990 to 1,459 in 2020, an increase of 866 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,428 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 593 | – | |
| 673 | 2.40% | |
| 853 | 5.21% | |
| 993 | 2.12% | |
| 1,160 | 5.82% | |
| 1,428 | 4.04% | |
| 1,459 | 0.45% |
Location
Santo Niño is situated at approximately 13.5974, 124.2307, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Niño shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Lanao (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Constantino (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- San Jose (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Santa Elena (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Sogod-Tibgao, Virac, Catanduanes
- Capilihan, Virac, Catanduanes
- Ibong Sapa (San Vicente Sur), Virac, Catanduanes
- San Vicente, Virac, Catanduanes
- Buhi, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Danicop, Virac, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.