Barangay Profile

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o

Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, Region XIII

PSGC 1608501025 ZIP 8413
1,542 Population
8th of 27 By Population
15.7 m Elevation
8413 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Dinagat Islands Basilisa Barangays Santo Ni├▒o
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Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1608501025 with ZIP code 8413, it had a 2020 Census population of 1,542. That makes it the 8th most populous of Basilisa's 27 barangays (5.7% of the municipal total of 27,238). It sits at about 15.7 m above sea level at coordinates 10.0705, 125.6072.

Overview

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a local community situated within Basilisa, Dinagat Islands. 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 Ni├▒o 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 Ni├▒o is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Basilisa, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 — — —
1995 Sep 1 743 — —
2000 May 1 721 -0.64% -22
2007 Aug 1 1,005 +4.69% 284
2010 May 1 1,076 +2.52% 71
2015 Aug 1 1,417 +5.38% 341
2020 May 1 1,542 +1.8% 125
743
721
1,005
1,076
1,417
1,542
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o 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 Basilisa.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 10 0.71%
1 to 4 114 8.05%
5 to 9 173 12.21%
10 to 14 156 11.01%
15 to 19 158 11.15%
20 to 24 112 7.9%
25 to 29 111 7.83%
30 to 34 119 8.4%
35 to 39 109 7.69%
40 to 44 62 4.38%
45 to 49 77 5.43%
50 to 54 57 4.02%
55 to 59 44 3.11%
60 to 64 49 3.46%
65 to 69 20 1.41%
70 to 74 22 1.55%
75 to 79 18 1.27%
80 and over 6 0.42%
Under 1
10
1 to 4
114
5 to 9
173
10 to 14
156
15 to 19
158
20 to 24
112
25 to 29
111
30 to 34
119
35 to 39
109
40 to 44
62
45 to 49
77
50 to 54
57
55 to 59
44
60 to 64
49
65 to 69
20
70 to 74
22
75 to 79
18
80 and over
6
453

Young population (0-14) · 31.97%

898

Working-age population (15-64) · 63.37%

66

Older population (65+) · 4.66%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Santo Ni├▒o 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 Basilisa.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 0 —
1995 Sep 1 135 5.5
2000 May 1 138 5.22
2007 Aug 1 183 5.49
2010 May 1 257 4.19
2015 Aug 1 316 4.48
0
135
138
183
257
316
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

8th of 27

Relative rank among Basilisa's barangays by 2020 population.

15.7 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 20 m municipal median.

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is located at approximately 10.0705, 125.6072 (10°04'14" N, 125°36'26" E) on Mindanao , roughly 15.7 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
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

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 Ni├▒o in municipality of Basilisa, province of Dinagat Islands 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 Ni├▒o
PSGC Code 1608501025
Population (2020) 1,542
Rank in Municipality 8th of 27
Coordinates 10.0705, 125.6072 (10°04'14" N, 125°36'26" E)
Elevation 15.7 m above sea level
City / Municipality Basilisa
Province Dinagat Islands
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 8413

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Basilisa.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Basilisa

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Santo Ni├▒o and the wider Basilisa area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Santo Ni├▒o located?

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1608501025 with ZIP code 8413, it had a 2020 Census population of 1,542. That makes it the 8th most populous of Basilisa's 27 barangays (5.7% of the municipal total of 27,238). It sits at about 15.7 m above sea level at coordinates 10.0705, 125.6072.

What is the population of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

1,542 as of the 2020 Census, the 8th largest of Basilisa's 27 barangays (5.7% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

The PSGC code is 1608501025, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

ZIP 8413, covering Basilisa and its barangays.

How many barangays does Basilisa have?

27 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.