Santo Rosario, Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Postal code | 7024 |
| Population (2020) | 661 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.9880, 123.4291 (7° 59' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 233.2 meters (765.1 feet) |
Santo Rosario is a barangay in the municipality of Ramon Magsaysay, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 661. This represented 2.42% of the total population of Ramon Magsaysay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Rosario in the 2015 Census was 631 broken down into 136 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 507 | 103 | 4.92 | |
| 475 | 93 | 5.11 | |
| 482 | 102 | 4.73 | |
| 524 | 116 | 4.52 | |
| 544 | 125 | 4.35 | |
| 631 | 136 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Rosario is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 15.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 14.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 55 | 8.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 6.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 5.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.32% |
| Total | 631 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Rosario grew from 507 in 1990 to 661 in 2020, an increase of 154 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 631 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 507 | – | |
| 475 | -1.21% | |
| 482 | 0.31% | |
| 524 | 1.16% | |
| 544 | 1.37% | |
| 631 | 2.86% | |
| 661 | 0.98% |
Location
Santo Rosario is situated at approximately 7.9880, 123.4291, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 233.2 meters or 765.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Rosario 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.