Santa Rita, Municipality of Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Maasin |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Population (2020) | 282 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8863, 122.3964 (10° 53' North, 122° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 258.0 meters (846.4 feet) |
Santa Rita is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 282. This represented 0.73% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rita in the 2015 Census was 279 broken down into 55 households or an average of 5.07 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 48 | 6.38 | |
| 322 | 48 | 6.71 | |
| 260 | 46 | 5.65 | |
| 264 | 53 | 4.98 | |
| 283 | 56 | 5.05 | |
| 279 | 55 | 5.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rita is 5 to 9, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 12.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 25 | 8.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 8.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 5.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 6.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 6.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 4.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.87% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.08% |
| Total | 279 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rita fell from 306 in 1990 to 282 in 2020, a decrease of 24 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 279 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | – | |
| 322 | 0.96% | |
| 260 | -4.48% | |
| 264 | 0.21% | |
| 283 | 2.56% | |
| 279 | -0.27% | |
| 282 | 0.23% |
Location
Santa Rita is situated at approximately 10.8863, 122.3964, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 258.0 meters or 846.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Rita 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.