Santo Niño, City of Zamboanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| Postal code | 7000 |
| Population (2020) | 3,888 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9091, 122.0699 (6° 55' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.4 feet) |
Santo Niño is a barangay in Zamboanga City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,888. This represented 0.40% of the total population of Zamboanga City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 4,064 broken down into 1,058 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,855 | 1,313 | 5.22 | |
| 6,271 | 1,221 | 5.14 | |
| 5,317 | 1,077 | 4.94 | |
| 6,824 | 1,181 | 5.78 | |
| 6,690 | 1,396 | 4.79 | |
| 4,064 | 1,058 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 20 to 24, with 519 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 43 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 76 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 253 | 6.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 321 | 7.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 326 | 7.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 482 | 11.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 519 | 12.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 389 | 9.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 277 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 264 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 260 | 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 228 | 5.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 209 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 153 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 131 | 3.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 86 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 1.04% |
| Total | 4,129 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño fell from 6,872 in 1990 to 3,888 in 2020, a decrease of 2,984 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.26%, or a decrease of 241 people, from the previous population of 4,129 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,872 | – | |
| 6,285 | -1.66% | |
| 5,317 | -3.52% | |
| 6,824 | 3.50% | |
| 6,790 | -0.18% | |
| 4,129 | -9.04% | |
| 3,888 | -1.26% |
Location
Santo Niño is situated at approximately 6.9091, 122.0699, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Niño 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.