Santa Catalina, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 7119 |
| Population (2020) | 272 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4552, 123.5317 (8° 27' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 210.6 meters (690.9 feet) |
Santa Catalina is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 272. This represented 3.35% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Catalina in the 2015 Census was 307 broken down into 66 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 49 | 5.57 | |
| 269 | 55 | 4.89 | |
| 242 | 55 | 4.40 | |
| 264 | 72 | 3.67 | |
| 275 | 65 | 4.23 | |
| 307 | 66 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Catalina is 5 to 9, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 12.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 11.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 7.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 4.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 3.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 6.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 3.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 2.28% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.33% |
| Total | 307 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Catalina fell from 273 in 1990 to 272 in 2020, a decrease of 1 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.52%, or a decrease of 35 people, from the previous population of 307 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 273 | – | |
| 269 | -0.28% | |
| 242 | -2.24% | |
| 264 | 1.21% | |
| 275 | 1.50% | |
| 307 | 2.12% | |
| 272 | -2.52% |
Location
Santa Catalina is situated at approximately 8.4552, 123.5317, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 210.6 meters or 690.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Catalina 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.