Santo Tomas, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 160 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3403, 125.0516 (12° 20' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Santo Tomas is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 160. This represented 0.44% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Tomas in the 2015 Census was 162 broken down into 34 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 24 | 4.63 | |
| 93 | 24 | 3.88 | |
| 155 | 31 | 5.00 | |
| 184 | 40 | 4.60 | |
| 146 | 30 | 4.87 | |
| 162 | 34 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Tomas is 15 to 19, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 12 | 7.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 18 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 14.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 16.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 13 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 9 | 5.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 3.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 5 | 3.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 6.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 3.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 2.47% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.62% |
| Total | 162 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Tomas grew from 111 in 1990 to 160 in 2020, an increase of 49 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.26%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 162 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | – | |
| 93 | -3.26% | |
| 155 | 11.58% | |
| 184 | 2.39% | |
| 146 | -8.08% | |
| 162 | 2.00% | |
| 160 | -0.26% |
Location
Santo Tomas is situated at approximately 12.3403, 125.0516, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Tomas 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.