Santo Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 8112 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 221.80 km2 (85.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 128,667 |
| Density (2020) | 580 / km2 (1,502 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 32' North, 125° 37' East (7.5285, 125.6238) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.9 meters (134.2 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao del Norte.
The municipality has a land area of 221.80 square kilometers or 85.64 square miles which constitutes 6.48% of Davao del Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 128,667. This represented 11.44% of the total population of Davao del Norte province, or 2.45% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 580 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,502 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Tomas has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balagunan | 4.84% | 6,230 | 6,151 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Bobongon | 5.44% | 7,000 | 6,551 | 6.85% | 1.41% |
| Casig-ang | 2.15% | 2,768 | 3,504 | -21.00% | -4.84% |
| Esperanza | 2.37% | 3,052 | 2,935 | 3.99% | 0.83% |
| Kimamon | 5.61% | 7,220 | 7,411 | -2.58% | -0.55% |
| Kinamayan | 4.31% | 5,551 | 5,890 | -5.76% | -1.24% |
| La Libertad | 4.53% | 5,831 | 6,401 | -8.90% | -1.94% |
| Lungaog | 2.85% | 3,662 | 3,598 | 1.78% | 0.37% |
| Magwawa | 1.28% | 1,644 | 1,610 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
| New Katipunan | 5.41% | 6,955 | 6,372 | 9.15% | 1.86% |
| New Visayas | 2.99% | 3,848 | 2,716 | 41.68% | 7.61% |
| Pantaron | 2.43% | 3,127 | 2,711 | 15.34% | 3.05% |
| Salvacion | 3.77% | 4,845 | 3,493 | 38.71% | 7.13% |
| San Jose | 2.75% | 3,541 | 3,376 | 4.89% | 1.01% |
| San Miguel | 2.56% | 3,300 | 3,399 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| San Vicente | 1.99% | 2,555 | 2,307 | 10.75% | 2.17% |
| Talomo | 3.48% | 4,473 | 4,589 | -2.53% | -0.54% |
| Tibal-og | 37.66% | 48,459 | 41,354 | 17.18% | 3.39% |
| Tulalian | 3.58% | 4,606 | 4,382 | 5.11% | 1.05% |
| Santo Tomas Total | 128,667 | 118,750 | 8.35% | 1.70% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Tomas for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱296,102,536.71.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 201,453,410.33 | – |
| 2010 | 161,166,070.07 | -20.00% |
| 2011 | 177,177,674.38 | 9.93% |
| 2012 | 175,841,145.70 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 209,735,397.51 | 19.28% |
| 2014 | 240,728,230.93 | 14.78% |
| 2015 | 276,476,462.19 | 14.85% |
| 2016 | 296,102,536.71 | 7.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 118,353 broken down into 26,291 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67,376 | 12,527 | 5.38 | |
| 76,728 | 14,970 | 5.13 | |
| 83,953 | 16,810 | 4.99 | |
| 96,927 | 20,772 | 4.67 | |
| 108,984 | 24,406 | 4.47 | |
| 118,353 | 26,291 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 5 to 9, with 13,175 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 678 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,572 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,660 | 8.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 13,175 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,964 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,288 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,571 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 11,018 | 9.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,227 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,956 | 6.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,533 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,654 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,974 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,265 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,289 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,984 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,115 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 827 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 678 | 0.57% |
| Total | 118,750 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 16,687 in 1960 to 128,667 in 2020, an increase of 111,980 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.70%, or an increase of 9,917 people, from the previous population of 118,750 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 16,687 | – | |
| 21,241 | 2.39% | |
| 31,584 | 8.29% | |
| 44,512 | 7.10% | |
| 67,916 | 4.32% | |
| 77,182 | 2.42% | |
| 84,367 | 1.93% | |
| 97,210 | 1.97% | |
| 109,269 | 4.35% | |
| 118,750 | 1.60% | |
| 128,667 | 1.70% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Tomas for the year 2019 was 64,276, broken down into 31,697 males and 32,579 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 7° 32' North, 125° 37' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.9 meters or 134.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Santo Tomas are Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Samal, Davao del Norte, Davao City, Valencia, Bukidnon, and Kidapawan, Cotabato. The nearest municipalities are Talaingod, Davao del Norte, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte, Asuncion, Davao del Norte, Carmen, Davao del Norte, and New Corella, Davao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 931.32 kilometers (578.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Talaingod, Davao del Norte, 11.05 kilometers (6.87 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Kapalong, Davao del Norte, 11.14 kilometers (6.92 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte, 11.46 kilometers (7.12 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Asuncion, Davao del Norte, 14.32 kilometers (8.90 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Carmen, Davao del Norte, 21.09 kilometers (13.11 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- New Corella, Davao del Norte, 22.82 kilometers (14.18 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
Nearest cities
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 22.40 kilometers (13.92 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S66°E)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 26.05 kilometers (16.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 51.09 kilometers (31.74 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Davao City, 51.41 kilometers (31.94 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Valencia, Bukidnon, 72.00 kilometers (44.74 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 82.24 kilometers (51.10 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
Distance from Manila: 931.32 kilometers (578.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.