Santiago, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 5407 |
| Population (2020) | 679 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.7672, 124.0306 (11° 46' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.8 meters (71.5 feet) |
Santiago is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 679. This represented 3.87% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santiago in the 2015 Census was 821 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432 | 92 | 4.70 | |
| 533 | 100 | 5.33 | |
| 498 | 109 | 4.57 | |
| 611 | 134 | 4.56 | |
| 648 | 141 | 4.60 | |
| 821 | 185 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santiago is 5 to 9, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 9.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 12.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 11.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 7.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 3.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.85% |
| Total | 821 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santiago grew from 432 in 1990 to 679 in 2020, an increase of 247 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.92%, or a decrease of 142 people, from the previous population of 821 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 432 | – | |
| 533 | 4.01% | |
| 498 | -1.45% | |
| 611 | 2.86% | |
| 648 | 2.16% | |
| 821 | 4.61% | |
| 679 | -3.92% |
Location
Santiago is situated at approximately 11.7672, 124.0306, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.8 meters or 71.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santiago 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.