Santa Elena, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 1,170 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8341, 123.8913 (12° 50' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.7 meters (51.5 feet) |
Santa Elena is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,170. This represented 3.13% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Elena in the 2015 Census was 1,144 broken down into 222 households or an average of 5.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 129 | 5.78 | |
| 855 | 163 | 5.25 | |
| 939 | 168 | 5.59 | |
| 1,063 | 179 | 5.94 | |
| 1,073 | 195 | 5.50 | |
| 1,144 | 222 | 5.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Elena is 10 to 14, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 3.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 10.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 153 | 13.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 13.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 11.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 5.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 4.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,144 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Elena grew from 746 in 1990 to 1,170 in 2020, an increase of 424 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 1,144 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 746 | – | |
| 855 | 2.59% | |
| 939 | 2.03% | |
| 1,063 | 1.73% | |
| 1,073 | 0.34% | |
| 1,144 | 1.23% | |
| 1,170 | 0.47% |
Location
Santa Elena is situated at approximately 12.8341, 123.8913, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.7 meters or 51.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Elena 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.