Santa Rita, Municipality of Oton, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Oton |
| Postal code | 5020 |
| Population (2020) | 2,099 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7194, 122.4571 (10° 43' North, 122° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.4 meters (66.9 feet) |
Santa Rita is a barangay in the municipality of Oton, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,099. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Oton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rita in the 2015 Census was 1,936 broken down into 447 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,447 | 282 | 5.13 | |
| 1,574 | 314 | 5.01 | |
| 1,882 | 362 | 5.20 | |
| 2,003 | 414 | 4.84 | |
| 2,015 | 428 | 4.71 | |
| 1,936 | 447 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rita is 15 to 19, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 6.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 177 | 9.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 169 | 8.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 151 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 165 | 8.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 130 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 118 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 103 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 6.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 4.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 3.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 1.96% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.45% |
| Total | 1,936 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rita grew from 1,447 in 1990 to 2,099 in 2020, an increase of 652 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.72%, or an increase of 163 people, from the previous population of 1,936 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,447 | – | |
| 1,574 | 1.59% | |
| 1,882 | 3.91% | |
| 2,003 | 0.86% | |
| 2,015 | 0.22% | |
| 1,936 | -0.76% | |
| 2,099 | 1.72% |
Location
Santa Rita is situated at approximately 10.7194, 122.4571, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.4 meters or 66.9 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.