Santa Maria, Isabela
Santa Maria (Ibanag: Ili nat Santa Maria; Ilocano: Ili ti Santa Maria; Tagalog: Bayan ng Santa Maria), officially the Municipality of Santa Maria, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,758 people.[3]
Santa Maria | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Santa Maria | |
| Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Finest Pottery in Cagayan Valley | |
Map of Isabela with Santa Maria highlighted | |
Santa Maria Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°28′N 121°45′E / 17.47°N 121.75°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley |
| Province | Isabela |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Hilario G. Pagauitan |
| • Vice Mayor | Michael A. Pagauitan |
| • Representative | Antonio T. Albano |
| • Electorate | 18,203 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 140.00 km2 (54.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 25,758 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| • Households | 5,485 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.82 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 116.9 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 238.2 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 141.8 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 40.17 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Isabela 2 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 3330 |
| PSGC | 023134000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)78 |
| Native languages | Ibanag Ilocano Tagalog |
History edit
Santa Maria was officially established as an independent municipality from its mother town of Cabagan by virtue of a Spanish Royal Order dated December 4, 1879. The establishment of the town was credited to the influential Masigan family who were rooted in the place and have served as the town's chief executives for most of its history. As it neighbors the Cordillera mountains, the town served as a starting point for Spanish military expeditions to conquer the Kalingas, who nevertheless continued to trade in the town.[5]
Geography edit
Barangays edit
Santa Maria is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bangad
- Buenavista
- Calamagui North
- Calamagui East
- Calamagui West
- Divisoria
- Lingaling
- Mozzozzin Sur
- Mozzozzin North
- Naganacan
- Poblacion 1
- Poblacion 2
- Poblacion 3
- Quinagabian
- San Antonio
- San Isidro East
- San Isidro West
- San Rafael West
- San Rafael East
- Villabuena
Climate edit
| Climate data for Santa Maria, Isabela | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 32 (90) | 35 (95) | 35 (95) | 35 (95) | 34 (93) | 33 (91) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 28 (82) | 32 (90) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19 (66) | 20 (68) | 21 (70) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 21 (70) | 20 (68) | 22 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 31.2 (1.23) | 23 (0.9) | 27.7 (1.09) | 28.1 (1.11) | 113.5 (4.47) | 141.4 (5.57) | 176.4 (6.94) | 236.6 (9.31) | 224.9 (8.85) | 247.7 (9.75) | 222.9 (8.78) | 178 (7.0) | 1,651.4 (65) |
| Average rainy days | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 144 |
| Source: World Weather Online[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 3,252 | — |
| 1918 | 3,882 | +1.19% |
| 1939 | 5,794 | +1.93% |
| 1948 | 6,850 | +1.88% |
| 1960 | 9,705 | +2.95% |
| 1970 | 11,009 | +1.27% |
| 1975 | 12,417 | +2.44% |
| 1980 | 13,567 | +1.79% |
| 1990 | 16,767 | +2.14% |
| 1995 | 19,462 | +2.83% |
| 2000 | 20,115 | +0.71% |
| 2007 | 20,695 | +0.39% |
| 2010 | 22,939 | +3.82% |
| 2015 | 25,382 | +1.95% |
| 2020 | 25,758 | +0.29% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Santa Maria, Isabela, was 25,758 people,[3] with a density of 180 inhabitants per square kilometre or 470 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy edit
Poverty Incidence of Santa Maria
Government edit
Local government edit
As a municipality in the Province of Isabela, government officials in the provincial level are voted by the electorates of the town. The provincial government have political jurisdiction over local transactions of the municipal government.
The municipality of Santa Maria is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Barangays are also headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. The barangays have SK federation which represents the barangay, headed by SK chairperson and whose members are called SK councilors. All officials are also elected every three years.
Elected officials edit
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| District Representative | Antonio T. Albano |
| Municipal Mayor | Hilario G. Pagauitan |
| Municipal Vice-Mayor | Michael A. Pagauitan |
| Municipal Councilors | Isaac Hilario G. Pagauitan II |
| Federico D. Samus | |
| Champagne Irish C. Laggui | |
| Ricky M. Gatan | |
| Jay Jovito C. Martinez | |
| Jeriko Emmanuel Formoso | |
| Errol M. Datul | |
| Carolyn Masigan |
Congress representation edit
Santa Maria, belonging to the first legislative district of the province of Isabela, is currently represented by Antonio T. Albano.[21]
Education edit
The Schools Division of Isabela governs the town's public education system.[22] The division office is a field office of the DepEd in Cagayan Valley region.[23] The office governs the public and private elementary and public and private high schools throughout the municipality.
Notable personalities edit
References edit
- ^ Municipality of Santa Maria | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ Salgado, Pedro. "Specific Irraya Missions in Northern and Mid Isabela". Cagayan Valley and Easter Cordillera: 1581-1898, Volume I. Rex Publishing. pp. 472–473.
- ^ "Province: Isabela". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "Santa Maria, Isabela: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region II (Cagayan Valley)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Isabela". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Santa Maria, Isabela Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ "House of Representatives: 19th Congress". Official Website of the House of Representatives PH. congress.gov.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ^ "HISTORY OF DEPED-ISABELA". DepED Isabela | The official website of DepED Schools Division of Isabela. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ . DepED RO2 | The official website of DepED Regional Office No. 02. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
External links edit
- Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines February 2, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
- Santa Maria at the Isabela Government Website
- Local Governance Performance Management System October 10, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code