Santa Rosa, Municipality of Balangiga, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangiga |
| Postal code | 6812 |
| Population (2020) | 2,082 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1404, 125.3785 (11° 8' North, 125° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.7 meters (41.7 feet) |
Santa Rosa is a barangay in the municipality of Balangiga, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,082. This represented 14.52% of the total population of Balangiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rosa in the 2015 Census was 1,983 broken down into 463 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,465 | 286 | 5.12 | |
| 1,694 | 314 | 5.39 | |
| 1,375 | 272 | 5.06 | |
| 1,727 | 346 | 4.99 | |
| 1,837 | 376 | 4.89 | |
| 1,983 | 463 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rosa is 10 to 14, with 274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 163 | 8.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 240 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 274 | 13.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 248 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 169 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 6.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 5.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 125 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 106 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 2.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.86% |
| Total | 1,984 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rosa grew from 1,465 in 1990 to 2,082 in 2020, an increase of 617 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 1,984 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,465 | – | |
| 1,771 | 3.62% | |
| 1,375 | -5.28% | |
| 1,805 | 3.82% | |
| 1,837 | 0.64% | |
| 1,984 | 1.48% | |
| 2,082 | 1.02% |
Location
Santa Rosa is situated at approximately 11.1404, 125.3785, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.7 meters or 41.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Rosa 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.