Santo Cristo, Municipality of Uson, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Uson |
| Postal code | 5402 |
| Population (2020) | 788 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2158, 123.7912 (12° 13' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.4 meters (109.6 feet) |
Santo Cristo is a barangay in the municipality of Uson, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 788. This represented 1.38% of the total population of Uson.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Cristo in the 2015 Census was 721 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737 | 134 | 5.50 | |
| 654 | 146 | 4.48 | |
| 695 | 136 | 5.11 | |
| 752 | 143 | 5.26 | |
| 794 | 161 | 4.93 | |
| 721 | 152 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Cristo is 10 to 14, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 60 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 14.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 15.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 4.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 4.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 3.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 6.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 2.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.53% |
| Total | 721 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Cristo grew from 737 in 1990 to 788 in 2020, an increase of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.89%, or an increase of 67 people, from the previous population of 721 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 737 | – | |
| 654 | -2.21% | |
| 695 | 1.31% | |
| 752 | 1.09% | |
| 794 | 2.00% | |
| 721 | -1.82% | |
| 788 | 1.89% |
Location
Santo Cristo is situated at approximately 12.2158, 123.7912, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.4 meters or 109.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Cristo 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.