Barangay Profile

Barangay Santo Tomas

San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Region XIII

PSGC 0305417018 ZIP 8511
2,524 Population
16th of 86 By Population
10 m Elevation
8511 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Agusan del Sur San Luis Barangays Santo Tomas
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Barangay Santo Tomas is a barangay in San Luis, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0305417018 with ZIP code 8511, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,524. That makes it the 16th most populous of San Luis's 86 barangays (7% of the municipal total of 36,264). It sits at about 10 m above sea level at coordinates 15.0405, 120.7861.

Overview

Barangay Santo Tomas is a local community situated within San Luis, Agusan del Sur. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Santo Tomas is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Santo Tomas is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within San Luis, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 1,742 — —
1995 Sep 1 1,784 +0.45% 42
2000 May 1 1,803 +0.23% 19
2007 Aug 1 2,081 +2% 278
2010 May 1 2,085 +0.07% 4
2015 Aug 1 2,212 +1.13% 127
2020 May 1 2,524 +2.82% 312
1,742
1,784
1,803
2,081
2,085
2,212
2,524
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Santo Tomas is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in San Luis.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 41 1.85%
1 to 4 163 7.37%
5 to 9 218 9.86%
10 to 14 212 9.58%
15 to 19 202 9.13%
20 to 24 202 9.13%
25 to 29 180 8.14%
30 to 34 178 8.05%
35 to 39 148 6.69%
40 to 44 136 6.15%
45 to 49 132 5.97%
50 to 54 97 4.39%
55 to 59 83 3.75%
60 to 64 76 3.44%
65 to 69 71 3.21%
70 to 74 34 1.54%
75 to 79 18 0.81%
80 and over 21 0.95%
Under 1
41
1 to 4
163
5 to 9
218
10 to 14
212
15 to 19
202
20 to 24
202
25 to 29
180
30 to 34
178
35 to 39
148
40 to 44
136
45 to 49
132
50 to 54
97
55 to 59
83
60 to 64
76
65 to 69
71
70 to 74
34
75 to 79
18
80 and over
21
634

Young population (0-14) · 28.66%

1,434

Working-age population (15-64) · 64.83%

144

Older population (65+) · 6.51%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Santo Tomas is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in San Luis.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 286 6.09
1995 Sep 1 305 5.85
2000 May 1 331 5.45
2007 Aug 1 380 5.48
2010 May 1 433 4.82
2015 Aug 1 476 4.65
286
305
331
380
433
476
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

16th of 86

Relative rank among San Luis's barangays by 2020 population.

10 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 54.1 m municipal median.

Barangay Santo Tomas is located at approximately 15.0405, 120.7861 (15°02'26" N, 120°47'10" E) on Mindanao , roughly 10 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flood & storm surge

At roughly 10 m above sea level, low-lying areas here are more exposed to flooding and, near the coast, storm surge during major storms.

High

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Santo Tomas in municipality of San Luis, province of Agusan del Sur is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Santo Tomas
PSGC Code 0305417018
Population (2020) 2,524
Rank in Municipality 16th of 86
Coordinates 15.0405, 120.7861 (15°02'26" N, 120°47'10" E)
Elevation 10 m above sea level
City / Municipality San Luis
Province Agusan del Sur
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8511

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in San Luis.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in San Luis

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Santo Tomas and the wider San Luis area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Santo Tomas located?

Barangay Santo Tomas is a barangay in San Luis, Agusan del Sur, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0305417018 with ZIP code 8511, it had a 2020 Census population of 2,524. That makes it the 16th most populous of San Luis's 86 barangays (7% of the municipal total of 36,264). It sits at about 10 m above sea level at coordinates 15.0405, 120.7861.

What is the population of Barangay Santo Tomas?

2,524 as of the 2020 Census, the 16th largest of San Luis's 86 barangays (7% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Santo Tomas?

The PSGC code is 0305417018, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Tomas?

ZIP 8511, covering San Luis and its barangays.

How many barangays does San Luis have?

86 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.