Santa Fe, Province of Leyte
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6513 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Area (2013) | 53.97 km2 (20.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,102 |
| Density (2020) | 410 / km2 (1,061 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 11' North, 124° 55' East (11.1858, 124.9154) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.4 meters (70.1 feet) |
Santa Fe is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Leyte.
The municipality has a land area of 53.97 square kilometers or 20.84 square miles which constitutes 0.85% of Leyte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 22,102. This represented 1.24% of the total population of Leyte province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 410 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,061 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Fe has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baculanad | 3.55% | 784 | 712 | 10.11% | 2.05% |
| Badiangay | 3.38% | 748 | 713 | 4.91% | 1.01% |
| Bulod | 4.30% | 951 | 919 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Catoogan | 2.99% | 661 | 627 | 5.42% | 1.12% |
| Cutay | 2.97% | 656 | 631 | 3.96% | 0.82% |
| Gapas | 4.13% | 913 | 757 | 20.61% | 4.02% |
| Katipunan | 5.22% | 1,153 | 1,011 | 14.05% | 2.80% |
| Milagrosa | 3.69% | 815 | 829 | -1.69% | -0.36% |
| Pilit | 7.59% | 1,678 | 1,446 | 16.04% | 3.18% |
| Pitogo | 3.12% | 690 | 654 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| San Isidro | 9.63% | 2,129 | 1,936 | 9.97% | 2.02% |
| San Juan | 6.85% | 1,513 | 1,207 | 25.35% | 4.87% |
| San Miguelay | 1.94% | 429 | 446 | -3.81% | -0.81% |
| San Roque | 11.51% | 2,543 | 2,274 | 11.83% | 2.38% |
| Tibak | 8.74% | 1,932 | 1,867 | 3.48% | 0.72% |
| Victoria | 3.22% | 711 | 703 | 1.14% | 0.24% |
| Zone 1 | 4.23% | 936 | 881 | 6.24% | 1.28% |
| Zone 2 | 4.54% | 1,004 | 1,011 | -0.69% | -0.15% |
| Zone 3 | 3.79% | 837 | 791 | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| Zone 4 Poblacion | 4.61% | 1,019 | 1,024 | -0.49% | -0.10% |
| Santa Fe Total | 22,102 | 20,439 | 8.14% | 1.66% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Fe for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱56,921,144.95.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30,607,115.70 | – |
| 2010 | 33,206,241.86 | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 36,389,039.26 | 9.58% |
| 2012 | 35,202,224.77 | -3.26% |
| 2013 | 39,976,415.89 | 13.56% |
| 2014 | 45,116,337.09 | 12.86% |
| 2015 | 51,823,496.66 | 14.87% |
| 2016 | 56,921,144.95 | 9.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Fe in the 2015 Census was 20,434 broken down into 4,741 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,117 | 2,374 | 5.10 | |
| 13,691 | 2,665 | 5.14 | |
| 15,042 | 2,899 | 5.19 | |
| 15,905 | 3,194 | 4.98 | |
| 17,427 | 3,655 | 4.77 | |
| 20,434 | 4,741 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Fe is 5 to 9, with 2,397 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 126 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 503 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,154 | 10.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,397 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,266 | 11.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,188 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,989 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,681 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,292 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,183 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 964 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 946 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 827 | 4.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 664 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 517 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 358 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 243 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 141 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 126 | 0.62% |
| Total | 20,439 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Fe grew from 7,979 in 1960 to 22,102 in 2020, an increase of 14,123 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.66%, or an increase of 1,663 people, from the previous population of 20,439 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 7,979 | – | |
| 7,649 | -0.41% | |
| 8,718 | 2.66% | |
| 9,728 | 2.22% | |
| 12,119 | 2.22% | |
| 13,695 | 2.32% | |
| 15,042 | 2.03% | |
| 15,905 | 0.77% | |
| 17,427 | 3.38% | |
| 20,439 | 3.08% | |
| 22,102 | 1.66% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Fe for the year 2019 was 14,246, broken down into 7,263 males and 6,983 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Fe is situated at approximately 11° 11' North, 124° 55' East, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.4 meters or 70.1 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 Fe are Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Baybay, Leyte, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, and Bogo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Pastrana, Leyte, Alangalang, Leyte, Palo, Leyte, Dagami, Leyte, Tanauan, Leyte, and Jaro, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 569.44 kilometers (353.83 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pastrana, Leyte, 6.30 kilometers (3.92 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Alangalang, Leyte, 7.95 kilometers (4.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
- Palo, Leyte, 8.64 kilometers (5.37 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Dagami, Leyte, 13.80 kilometers (8.57 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Tanauan, Leyte, 14.26 kilometers (8.86 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Jaro, Leyte, 14.55 kilometers (9.04 miles) to the West (N89°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 11.68 kilometers (7.26 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N56°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 39.17 kilometers (24.34 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S59°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 57.72 kilometers (35.86 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 65.31 kilometers (40.58 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 73.55 kilometers (45.70 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Bogo, Cebu, 100.66 kilometers (62.54 miles) to the West (S82°W)
Distance from Manila: 569.44 kilometers (353.83 miles) to the Northwest (N48°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.