Santo Tomas, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Janiuay |
| Postal code | 5034 |
| Population (2020) | 972 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9802, 122.4646 (10° 59' North, 122° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 114.7 meters (376.3 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Janiuay, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 972. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Janiuay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 920 broken down into 187 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 | 126 | 5.20 | |
| 713 | 129 | 5.53 | |
| 756 | 137 | 5.52 | |
| 715 | 149 | 4.80 | |
| 880 | 189 | 4.66 | |
| 920 | 187 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 25 to 29, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 9.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 7.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 7.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 8.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 10.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.96% |
| Total | 920 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 655 in 1990 to 972 in 2020, an increase of 317 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 920 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 655 | – | |
| 713 | 1.60% | |
| 756 | 1.26% | |
| 715 | -0.77% | |
| 880 | 7.85% | |
| 920 | 0.85% | |
| 972 | 1.16% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 10.9802, 122.4646, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 114.7 meters or 376.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Tomas 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.