Santa Elena, Municipality of Santa Rita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Rita |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Population (2020) | 944 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3570, 125.0119 (11° 21' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Santa Elena is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Rita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 944. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Santa Rita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Elena in the 2015 Census was 948 broken down into 196 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 | 128 | 5.16 | |
| 755 | 145 | 5.21 | |
| 625 | 139 | 4.50 | |
| 785 | 151 | 5.20 | |
| 910 | 180 | 5.06 | |
| 948 | 196 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Elena is 10 to 14, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 117 | 12.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 11.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 7.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 4.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.84% |
| Total | 948 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Elena grew from 660 in 1990 to 944 in 2020, an increase of 284 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.09%, or a decrease of 4 people, from the previous population of 948 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 660 | – | |
| 755 | 2.55% | |
| 625 | -3.97% | |
| 785 | 3.19% | |
| 910 | 5.53% | |
| 948 | 0.78% | |
| 944 | -0.09% |
Location
Santa Elena is situated at approximately 11.3570, 125.0119, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Elena 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.