Santa Barbara, Province of Iloilo
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Barangay count | 60 |
| Postal code | 5002 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 131.96 km2 (50.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 67,630 |
| Density (2020) | 513 / km2 (1,327 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 50' North, 122° 32' East (10.8272, 122.5314) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.9 meters (124.3 feet) |
Santa Barbara is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Iloilo.
The municipality has a land area of 131.96 square kilometers or 50.95 square miles which constitutes 2.64% of Iloilo's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 67,630. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Iloilo province, or 0.85% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 513 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,327 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Barbara has 60 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agusipan | 0.82% | 554 | 551 | 0.54% | 0.11% |
| Agutayan | 1.34% | 904 | 837 | 8.00% | 1.63% |
| Bagumbayan | 1.08% | 732 | 557 | 31.42% | 5.92% |
| Balabag | 5.51% | 3,728 | 1,990 | 87.34% | 14.13% |
| Balibagan Este | 2.90% | 1,960 | 1,752 | 11.87% | 2.39% |
| Balibagan Oeste | 1.25% | 844 | 746 | 13.14% | 2.63% |
| Ban-ag | 0.42% | 285 | 266 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Bantay | 0.63% | 428 | 369 | 15.99% | 3.17% |
| Barangay Zone I | 1.08% | 729 | 847 | -13.93% | -3.11% |
| Barangay Zone II | 2.12% | 1,435 | 1,290 | 11.24% | 2.27% |
| Barangay Zone III | 1.04% | 706 | 620 | 13.87% | 2.77% |
| Barangay Zone IV | 3.01% | 2,034 | 1,941 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Barangay Zone V | 2.04% | 1,381 | 1,347 | 2.52% | 0.53% |
| Barangay Zone VI | 5.22% | 3,530 | 3,274 | 7.82% | 1.60% |
| Barasan Este | 1.38% | 934 | 811 | 15.17% | 3.02% |
| Barasan Oeste | 0.84% | 571 | 494 | 15.59% | 3.10% |
| Binangkilan | 1.54% | 1,042 | 843 | 23.61% | 4.56% |
| Bitaog-Taytay | 0.53% | 361 | 327 | 10.40% | 2.10% |
| Bolong Este | 2.95% | 1,995 | 1,588 | 25.63% | 4.92% |
| Bolong Oeste | 4.35% | 2,941 | 2,993 | -1.74% | -0.37% |
| Buayahon | 1.02% | 691 | 658 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Buyo | 2.48% | 1,678 | 1,280 | 31.09% | 5.86% |
| Cabugao Norte | 3.34% | 2,258 | 1,941 | 16.33% | 3.24% |
| Cabugao Sur | 2.49% | 1,683 | 1,621 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| Cadagmayan Norte | 3.38% | 2,284 | 1,915 | 19.27% | 3.78% |
| Cadagmayan Sur | 0.96% | 652 | 736 | -11.41% | -2.52% |
| Cafe | 2.02% | 1,366 | 1,107 | 23.40% | 4.52% |
| Calaboa Este | 0.64% | 434 | 372 | 16.67% | 3.30% |
| Calaboa Oeste | 0.63% | 424 | 279 | 51.97% | 9.21% |
| Camambugan | 1.21% | 816 | 677 | 20.53% | 4.01% |
| Canipayan | 0.59% | 398 | 348 | 14.37% | 2.87% |
| Conaynay | 0.71% | 478 | 431 | 10.90% | 2.20% |
| Daga | 2.06% | 1,394 | 1,208 | 15.40% | 3.06% |
| Dalid | 0.99% | 670 | 627 | 6.86% | 1.41% |
| Duyanduyan | 2.21% | 1,493 | 1,418 | 5.29% | 1.09% |
| Gen. Martin T. Delgado | 2.82% | 1,904 | 1,641 | 16.03% | 3.18% |
| Guno | 0.73% | 492 | 479 | 2.71% | 0.57% |
| Inangayan | 5.24% | 3,543 | 3,337 | 6.17% | 1.27% |
| Jibao-an | 0.90% | 612 | 594 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Lacadon | 1.09% | 738 | 727 | 1.51% | 0.32% |
| Lanag | 3.37% | 2,276 | 2,191 | 3.88% | 0.80% |
| Lupa | 1.79% | 1,211 | 789 | 53.49% | 9.44% |
| Magancina | 1.20% | 809 | 647 | 25.04% | 4.82% |
| Malawog | 0.88% | 593 | 564 | 5.14% | 1.06% |
| Mambuyo | 0.61% | 414 | 390 | 6.15% | 1.26% |
| Manhayang | 0.67% | 451 | 401 | 12.47% | 2.50% |
| Miraga-Guibuangan | 1.64% | 1,110 | 989 | 12.23% | 2.46% |
| Nasugban | 1.56% | 1,052 | 971 | 8.34% | 1.70% |
| Omambog | 0.32% | 215 | 190 | 13.16% | 2.64% |
| Pal-agon | 1.20% | 812 | 731 | 11.08% | 2.24% |
| Pungsod | 0.59% | 400 | 359 | 11.42% | 2.30% |
| San Sebastian | 2.23% | 1,508 | 1,306 | 15.47% | 3.07% |
| Sangcate | 0.60% | 405 | 359 | 12.81% | 2.57% |
| Tagsing | 1.50% | 1,015 | 1,047 | -3.06% | -0.65% |
| Talanghauan | 1.31% | 886 | 802 | 10.47% | 2.12% |
| Talongadian | 1.30% | 876 | 1,210 | -27.60% | -6.57% |
| Tigtig | 1.05% | 708 | 872 | -18.81% | -4.29% |
| Tuburan | 0.63% | 423 | 378 | 11.90% | 2.40% |
| Tugas | 0.74% | 500 | 457 | 9.41% | 1.91% |
| Tungay | 1.28% | 864 | 723 | 19.50% | 3.82% |
| Santa Barbara Total | 67,630 | 60,215 | 12.31% | 2.48% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Barbara for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱148,077,052.95.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 73,461,518.00 | – |
| 2010 | 80,845,449.81 | 10.05% |
| 2011 | 91,316,904.46 | 12.95% |
| 2012 | 90,772,900.56 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 106,147,803.54 | 16.94% |
| 2014 | 120,811,513.99 | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 133,938,506.64 | 10.87% |
| 2016 | 148,077,052.95 | 10.56% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Barbara in the 2015 Census was 59,883 broken down into 13,608 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,502 | 6,886 | 5.45 | |
| 39,508 | 7,691 | 5.14 | |
| 45,969 | 8,821 | 5.21 | |
| 50,974 | 10,678 | 4.77 | |
| 55,388 | 12,067 | 4.59 | |
| 59,883 | 13,608 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Barbara is 5 to 9, with 5,821 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 868 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,081 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,681 | 7.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,821 | 9.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,644 | 9.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,627 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,122 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,774 | 7.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,520 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,943 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,587 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,430 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,993 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,536 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,987 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,590 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,087 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 868 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 924 | 1.53% |
| Total | 60,215 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Barbara grew from 15,149 in 1903 to 67,630 in 2020, an increase of 52,481 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.47%, or an increase of 7,415 people, from the previous population of 60,215 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15,149 | – | |
| 28,467 | 4.06% | |
| 35,406 | 1.10% | |
| 21,951 | -4.79% | |
| 23,458 | 0.59% | |
| 27,858 | 1.70% | |
| 30,662 | 1.94% | |
| 32,693 | 1.29% | |
| 37,730 | 1.44% | |
| 39,667 | 0.94% | |
| 46,076 | 3.26% | |
| 51,075 | 1.43% | |
| 55,472 | 3.05% | |
| 60,215 | 1.57% | |
| 67,630 | 2.47% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Barbara for the year 2019 was 39,021, broken down into 18,697 males and 20,324 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Barbara is situated at approximately 10° 50' North, 122° 32' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.9 meters or 124.3 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 Santa Barbara are Iloilo City, Passi, Iloilo, Bago, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are Pavia, Iloilo, Leganes, Iloilo, Cabatuan, Iloilo, Zarraga, Iloilo, San Miguel, Iloilo, and New Lucena, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 449.13 kilometers (279.08 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pavia, Iloilo, 5.91 kilometers (3.67 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Leganes, Iloilo, 7.77 kilometers (4.83 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Cabatuan, Iloilo, 8.02 kilometers (4.98 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Zarraga, Iloilo, 8.59 kilometers (5.34 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- San Miguel, Iloilo, 8.90 kilometers (5.53 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- New Lucena, Iloilo, 9.06 kilometers (5.63 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 14.40 kilometers (8.95 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 33.55 kilometers (20.85 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 46.17 kilometers (28.69 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 48.40 kilometers (30.08 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 48.70 kilometers (30.26 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Bacolod, 48.87 kilometers (30.37 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
Distance from Manila: 449.13 kilometers (279.08 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.