Santa Clara, Municipality of Bobon, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Bobon |
| Postal code | 6401 |
| Population (2020) | 4,080 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5253, 124.5663 (12° 32' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Santa Clara, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bobon, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,080. This represented 15.71% of the total population of Bobon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Clara in the 2015 Census was 3,661 broken down into 762 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,761 | 325 | 5.42 | |
| 2,052 | 396 | 5.18 | |
| 1,985 | 391 | 5.08 | |
| 2,548 | 477 | 5.34 | |
| 2,878 | 553 | 5.20 | |
| 3,661 | 762 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Clara is 10 to 14, with 470 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 82 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 350 | 9.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 466 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 470 | 12.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 452 | 12.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 339 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 209 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 202 | 5.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 206 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 202 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 178 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 141 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 112 | 3.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 2.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.76% |
| Total | 3,661 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Clara grew from 1,764 in 1990 to 4,080 in 2020, an increase of 2,316 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.31%, or an increase of 419 people, from the previous population of 3,661 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,764 | – | |
| 2,052 | 2.87% | |
| 1,985 | -0.71% | |
| 2,548 | 3.50% | |
| 2,878 | 4.53% | |
| 3,661 | 4.69% | |
| 4,080 | 2.31% |
Location
Santa Clara is situated at approximately 12.5253, 124.5663, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Clara 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.