Santa Monica, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 1,507 |
| Coordinates | 12.1043, 125.5613 (12° 6' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.7 meters (54.8 feet) |
Santa Monica is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,507. This represented 4.02% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Monica in the 2015 Census was 1,437 broken down into 309 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,029 | 178 | 5.78 | |
| 1,078 | 184 | 5.86 | |
| 1,166 | 212 | 5.50 | |
| 1,125 | 223 | 5.04 | |
| 1,251 | 254 | 4.93 | |
| 1,437 | 309 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Monica is 10 to 14, with 177 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 9.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 174 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 177 | 12.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 174 | 12.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 7.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 4.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 2.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.49% |
| Total | 1,437 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Monica grew from 1,029 in 1990 to 1,507 in 2020, an increase of 478 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 70 people, from the previous population of 1,437 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,029 | – | |
| 1,078 | 0.88% | |
| 1,166 | 1.70% | |
| 1,125 | -0.49% | |
| 1,251 | 3.94% | |
| 1,437 | 2.67% | |
| 1,507 | 1.01% |
Location
Santa Monica is situated at approximately 12.1043, 125.5613. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.7 meters or 54.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Monica does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.