Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 38 |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | San Juanico Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 411.77 km2 (158.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,384 |
| Density (2020) | 103 / km2 (267 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 27' North, 124° 56' East (11.4513, 124.9413) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.5 feet) |
Santa Rita is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 411.77 square kilometers or 158.99 square miles which constitutes 6.81% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,384. This represented 5.34% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.93% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 103 inhabitants per square kilometer or 267 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Rita has 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria | 0.53% | 223 | 215 | 3.72% | 0.77% |
| Anibongan | 3.97% | 1,681 | 1,747 | -3.78% | -0.81% |
| Aslum | 3.22% | 1,363 | 1,324 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| Bagolibas | 1.64% | 694 | 638 | 8.78% | 1.79% |
| Binanalan | 3.80% | 1,609 | 1,580 | 1.84% | 0.38% |
| Bokinggan Poblacion | 3.23% | 1,368 | 1,455 | -5.98% | -1.29% |
| Bougainvilla Poblacion | 1.23% | 522 | 518 | 0.77% | 0.16% |
| Cabacungan | 1.88% | 797 | 801 | -0.50% | -0.11% |
| Cabunga-an | 1.20% | 509 | 553 | -7.96% | -1.73% |
| Camayse | 2.83% | 1,198 | 1,252 | -4.31% | -0.92% |
| Cansadong | 0.91% | 385 | 396 | -2.78% | -0.59% |
| Caticugan | 5.31% | 2,251 | 2,162 | 4.12% | 0.85% |
| Dampigan | 5.35% | 2,268 | 2,151 | 5.44% | 1.12% |
| Guinbalot-an | 1.77% | 751 | 723 | 3.87% | 0.80% |
| Gumamela Poblacion | 3.05% | 1,294 | 1,659 | -22.00% | -5.10% |
| Hinangudtan | 3.34% | 1,417 | 1,460 | -2.95% | -0.63% |
| Igang-igang | 1.67% | 709 | 765 | -7.32% | -1.59% |
| La Paz | 0.51% | 217 | 227 | -4.41% | -0.94% |
| Lupig | 3.02% | 1,280 | 1,129 | 13.37% | 2.68% |
| Magsaysay | 5.03% | 2,131 | 2,036 | 4.67% | 0.96% |
| Maligaya | 6.86% | 2,906 | 2,012 | 44.43% | 8.05% |
| New Manunca | 1.23% | 523 | 538 | -2.79% | -0.59% |
| Old Manunca | 4.37% | 1,853 | 1,808 | 2.49% | 0.52% |
| Pagsulhogon | 4.88% | 2,070 | 2,166 | -4.43% | -0.95% |
| Rosal Poblacion | 3.51% | 1,489 | 1,214 | 22.65% | 4.39% |
| Salvacion | 1.65% | 701 | 617 | 13.61% | 2.72% |
| San Eduardo | 1.17% | 495 | 477 | 3.77% | 0.78% |
| San Isidro | 2.27% | 964 | 903 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| San Juan | 2.53% | 1,073 | 938 | 14.39% | 2.87% |
| San Pascual | 2.37% | 1,003 | 851 | 17.86% | 3.52% |
| San Pedro | 2.80% | 1,185 | 1,099 | 7.83% | 1.60% |
| San Roque | 0.43% | 184 | 181 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Santa Elena | 2.23% | 944 | 948 | -0.42% | -0.09% |
| Santan Poblacion | 1.72% | 731 | 845 | -13.49% | -3.00% |
| Tagacay | 1.86% | 790 | 847 | -6.73% | -1.46% |
| Tominamos | 4.42% | 1,872 | 1,751 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Tulay | 2.20% | 934 | 958 | -2.51% | -0.53% |
| Union | 0.00% | 0 | 647 | -100.00% | -100.00% |
| Santa Rita Total | 42,384 | 41,591 | 1.91% | 0.40% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Rita for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱127,971,771.40.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70,580,568.29 | – |
| 2010 | 75,174,663.32 | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 81,178,134.91 | 7.99% |
| 2012 | 78,931,050.75 | -2.77% |
| 2013 | 83,909,751.28 | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 101,265,598.53 | 20.68% |
| 2015 | 115,557,934.49 | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 127,971,771.40 | 10.74% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Rita in the 2015 Census was 41,543 broken down into 8,865 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,197 | 4,875 | 5.17 | |
| 28,918 | 5,690 | 5.08 | |
| 30,108 | 5,797 | 5.19 | |
| 34,951 | 6,832 | 5.12 | |
| 38,042 | 7,584 | 5.02 | |
| 41,543 | 8,865 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Rita is 10 to 14, with 5,401 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 328 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,057 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,336 | 10.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,381 | 12.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,401 | 12.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,653 | 11.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,676 | 8.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,831 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,376 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,149 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,034 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,869 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,489 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,267 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 931 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 791 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 609 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 413 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 328 | 0.79% |
| Total | 41,591 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Rita grew from 4,110 in 1903 to 42,384 in 2020, an increase of 38,274 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.40%, or an increase of 793 people, from the previous population of 41,591 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,110 | – | |
| 7,245 | 3.64% | |
| 9,949 | 1.60% | |
| 14,838 | 4.19% | |
| 18,808 | 2.11% | |
| 20,713 | 0.95% | |
| 24,054 | 3.05% | |
| 21,640 | -2.09% | |
| 25,202 | 1.54% | |
| 28,930 | 2.62% | |
| 30,118 | 0.87% | |
| 34,959 | 2.08% | |
| 38,082 | 3.16% | |
| 41,591 | 1.69% | |
| 42,384 | 0.40% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Rita for the year 2019 was 28,882, broken down into 15,038 males and 13,844 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Rita is situated at approximately 11° 27' North, 124° 56' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.5 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 Rita are Tacloban, Catbalogan, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Ormoc, Leyte, Calbayog, Samar, and Baybay, Leyte. The nearest municipalities are Babatngon, Leyte, Villareal, Samar, Talalora, Samar, Pinabacdao, Samar, Calbiga, Samar, and San Miguel, Leyte. Its distance from the national capital is 552.47 kilometers (343.29 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Babatngon, Leyte, 10.84 kilometers (6.74 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Villareal, Samar, 12.85 kilometers (7.99 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Talalora, Samar, 14.33 kilometers (8.90 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
- Pinabacdao, Samar, 18.59 kilometers (11.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Calbiga, Samar, 21.16 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- San Miguel, Leyte, 21.16 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the Southwest (S34°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacloban, 23.95 kilometers (14.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 36.40 kilometers (22.62 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 56.50 kilometers (35.11 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 61.42 kilometers (38.17 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 77.88 kilometers (48.39 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 87.06 kilometers (54.09 miles) to the South (S10°W)
Distance from Manila: 552.47 kilometers (343.29 miles) to the Northwest (N50°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.