Santo Niño, City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| City | Maasin |
| Postal code | 6600 |
| Population (2020) | 723 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2108, 124.8828 (10° 13' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 245.1 meters (804.1 feet) |
Santo Niño is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 723. This represented 0.83% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santo Niño in the 2015 Census was 714 broken down into 145 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 563 | 93 | 6.05 | |
| 478 | 96 | 4.98 | |
| 549 | 110 | 4.99 | |
| 632 | 143 | 4.42 | |
| 687 | 165 | 4.16 | |
| 714 | 145 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santo Niño is 10 to 14, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 5.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 7.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 10.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 7.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.54% |
| Total | 714 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santo Niño grew from 563 in 1990 to 723 in 2020, an increase of 160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.26%, or an increase of 9 people, from the previous population of 714 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 563 | – | |
| 478 | -3.02% | |
| 549 | 3.01% | |
| 632 | 1.96% | |
| 687 | 3.08% | |
| 714 | 0.74% | |
| 723 | 0.26% |
Location
Santo Niño is situated at approximately 10.2108, 124.8828, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 245.1 meters or 804.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santo Niño 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.