Santa Teresita, Municipality of Cataingan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cataingan |
| Postal code | 5405 |
| Population (2020) | 1,460 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0563, 123.9753 (12° 3' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.7 meters (202.4 feet) |
Santa Teresita is a barangay in the municipality of Cataingan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,460. This represented 2.88% of the total population of Cataingan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Teresita in the 2015 Census was 1,431 broken down into 306 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 961 | 186 | 5.17 | |
| 1,027 | 205 | 5.01 | |
| 1,083 | 225 | 4.81 | |
| 1,349 | 284 | 4.75 | |
| 1,352 | 300 | 4.51 | |
| 1,431 | 306 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Teresita is 10 to 14, with 193 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 167 | 11.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 193 | 13.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 6.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 3.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 3.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 2.24% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.84% |
| Total | 1,431 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Santa Teresita grew from 961 in 1990 to 1,460 in 2020, an increase of 499 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.42%, or an increase of 29 people, from the previous population of 1,431 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 961 | – | |
| 1,027 | 1.25% | |
| 1,083 | 1.14% | |
| 1,349 | 3.08% | |
| 1,352 | 0.08% | |
| 1,431 | 1.09% | |
| 1,460 | 0.42% |
Location
Santa Teresita is situated at approximately 12.0563, 123.9753, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.7 meters or 202.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Teresita 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.