Santo Niño, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 6711 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Samar Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Santo Niño |
| Area (2013) | 29.53 km2 (11.40 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,519 |
| Density (2020) | 424 / km2 (1,098 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 56' North, 124° 27' East (11.9255, 124.4489) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.4 feet) |
Santo Niño is a coastal municipality in the province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 29.53 square kilometers or 11.40 square miles which constitutes 0.49% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,519. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.28% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 424 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,098 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santo Niño has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatguti | 4.52% | 566 | 713 | -20.62% | -4.74% |
| Baras | 6.98% | 874 | 853 | 2.46% | 0.51% |
| Basud | 10.78% | 1,349 | 1,346 | 0.22% | 0.05% |
| Buenavista | 13.53% | 1,694 | 1,670 | 1.44% | 0.30% |
| Cabunga-an | 9.39% | 1,176 | 1,150 | 2.26% | 0.47% |
| Corocawayan | 7.67% | 960 | 940 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Ilijan | 7.86% | 984 | 1,075 | -8.47% | -1.84% |
| Ilo | 11.66% | 1,460 | 1,391 | 4.96% | 1.02% |
| Lobelobe | 3.01% | 377 | 446 | -15.47% | -3.48% |
| Pinanangnan | 3.20% | 401 | 357 | 12.32% | 2.48% |
| Sevilla | 6.22% | 779 | 816 | -4.53% | -0.97% |
| Takut | 8.12% | 1,017 | 1,110 | -8.38% | -1.82% |
| Villahermosa | 7.05% | 882 | 996 | -11.45% | -2.53% |
| Santo Niño Total | 12,519 | 12,863 | -2.67% | -0.57% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santo Niño for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱47,068,801.66.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 343,099.64 | – |
| 2010 | 28,389,546.85 | 8,174.43% |
| 2011 | 30,787,356.82 | 8.45% |
| 2012 | 29,795,384.77 | -3.22% |
| 2013 | 33,504,780.70 | 12.45% |
| 2014 | 557,718.56 | -98.34% |
| 2015 | 42,804,409.57 | 7,574.91% |
| 2016 | 47,068,801.66 | 9.96% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 12,863 broken down into 2,742 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,743 | 2,277 | 5.16 | |
| 12,761 | 2,601 | 4.91 | |
| 12,545 | 2,477 | 5.06 | |
| 12,775 | 2,506 | 5.10 | |
| 13,504 | 2,720 | 4.96 | |
| 12,863 | 2,742 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 10 to 14, with 1,573 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 129 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 238 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,028 | 7.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,426 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,573 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,414 | 10.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,122 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 835 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 712 | 5.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 722 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 746 | 5.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 681 | 5.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 589 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 563 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 387 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 296 | 2.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 226 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 176 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 129 | 1.00% |
| Total | 12,863 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño grew from 3,372 in 1903 to 12,519 in 2020, an increase of 9,147 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.57%, or a decrease of 344 people, from the previous population of 12,863 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,372 | – | |
| 3,833 | 0.81% | |
| 4,926 | 1.26% | |
| 6,003 | 2.05% | |
| 8,304 | 2.89% | |
| 9,086 | 0.88% | |
| 11,124 | 4.14% | |
| 11,132 | 0.01% | |
| 11,743 | 0.54% | |
| 12,761 | 1.57% | |
| 12,545 | -0.37% | |
| 12,777 | 0.25% | |
| 13,504 | 2.03% | |
| 12,863 | -0.92% | |
| 12,519 | -0.57% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santo Niño for the year 2019 was 11,263, broken down into 5,852 males and 5,411 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santo Niño is situated at approximately 11° 56' North, 124° 27' East, in the island of Santo Niño. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.4 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 Santo Niño are Calbayog, Samar, Catbalogan, Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, Masbate City, Masbate, and Bogo, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are Almagro, Samar, Maripipi, Biliran, Santa Margarita, Samar, Kawayan, Biliran, Pagsanghan, Samar, and Culaba, Biliran. Its distance from the national capital is 477.74 kilometers (296.85 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Almagro, Samar, 17.78 kilometers (11.05 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Maripipi, Biliran, 19.81 kilometers (12.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S34°W)
- Santa Margarita, Samar, 25.98 kilometers (16.14 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Kawayan, Biliran, 28.96 kilometers (17.99 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Pagsanghan, Samar, 29.99 kilometers (18.63 miles) to the East (N81°E)
- Culaba, Biliran, 31.43 kilometers (19.53 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 22.28 kilometers (13.84 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 50.12 kilometers (31.15 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Tacloban, 96.73 kilometers (60.10 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 103.35 kilometers (64.22 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 102.64 kilometers (63.78 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N61°W)
- Bogo, Cebu, 108.18 kilometers (67.22 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
Distance from Manila: 477.74 kilometers (296.85 miles) to the Northwest (N51°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.