Garcia, Municipality of Santa Monica, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Santa Monica |
| Postal code | 8422 |
| Population (2020) | 498 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 10.0422, 126.0702 (10° 3' North, 126° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.1 meters (56.1 feet) |
Garcia is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Monica, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 498. This represented 5.28% of the total population of Santa Monica.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garcia in the 2015 Census was 440 broken down into 94 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 61 | 6.46 | |
| 367 | 58 | 6.33 | |
| 376 | 68 | 5.53 | |
| 342 | 76 | 4.50 | |
| 459 | 92 | 4.99 | |
| 440 | 94 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Garcia are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 20 to 24, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 8.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 10.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 35 | 7.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 10.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 5.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 5.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.59% |
| Total | 440 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garcia grew from 394 in 1990 to 498 in 2020, an increase of 104 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.64%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 440 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 394 | – | |
| 367 | -1.32% | |
| 376 | 0.52% | |
| 342 | -1.30% | |
| 459 | 11.30% | |
| 440 | -0.80% | |
| 498 | 2.64% |
Location
Garcia is situated at approximately 10.0422, 126.0702, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.1 meters or 56.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garcia 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.