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Municipality in Camarines Norte, Philippines Municipality in Bicol Region, Philippines
Santa Elena
Municipality
Municipality of Santa Elena
Flag of Santa ElenaFlagOfficial seal of Santa ElenaSeal
Nickname: Gateway to Bicolandia
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Santa Elena is located in PhilippinesSanta ElenaSanta ElenaLocation within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°10′47″N 122°23′31″E / 14.1797°N 122.3919°E / 14.1797; 122.3919
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceCamarines Norte
District 1st district
Founded1969
Named forSaint Helena
Barangays19 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorBernardina E. Borja
 • Vice MayorRyan Jeffrey T. Mendoza
 • RepresentativeJosefina B. Tallado
 • Municipal Council Members
  • Darwin I. Argarin
  • Howard Dom T. Mendoza
  • Cecilia M. Fermo
  • Cecilio P. Bactol
  • Ramil P. Lagamayo
  • Arnold C. Leynes
  • Myrna M. Sibulo
  • Edgardo N. de Guzman
 • Electorate28,043 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total199.35 km (76.97 sq mi)
Elevation68 m (223 ft)
Highest elevation530 m (1,740 ft)
Lowest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Population
 • Total43,582
 • Density220/km (570/sq mi)
 • Households10,205
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence23.62% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 159.6 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 503.8 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 113 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 150.6 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCamarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO)
Quezon I Electric Cooperative (QUEZELCO I)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code4611
PSGC051610000
IDD : area code +63 (0)54
Native languagesTagalog

Santa Elena, officially the Municipality of Santa Elena (Tagalog: Bayan ng Santa Elena), is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,582 people.

Santa Elena is 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Daet and 262 kilometres (163 mi) from Manila.

History

Santa Elena, formerly known as Ilayang Santol, was then a sitio of Barangay Pulonguit-guit, Capalonga. In 1948, through the efforts of local leaders, it became an independent barrio.

Santa Elena became a municipality with ten barangays by virtue of Republic Act No. 5480 in June 21, 1969.

Geography

Barangays

Santa Elena is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Basiad
  • Bulala
  • Don Tomas
  • Guitol
  • Kabuluan
  • Kagtalaba
  • Maulawin
  • Patag Ibaba
  • Patag Ilaya
  • Plaridel
  • Polungguitguit
  • Rizal
  • Salvacion
  • San Lorenzo
  • San Pedro
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Elena (Poblacion)
  • Tabugon
  • Villa San Isidro

The indicated barangays (‡) were formerly disputed with Calauag, Quezon, due to boundary realignment from Macahadok River to Tabugon Stream adjoining Quezon Canal in Barangay Tabansak in Calauag. In 2001, the case was elevated to the Supreme Court. The Case of Province of Quezon vs. Province of Camarines Norte eventually ruled in favor of Camarines Norte and Santa Elena was granted the said barangays.

Climate

Climate data for Santa Elena, Camarines Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79) 		27
(81) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		28
(82) 		27
(81) 		29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 51
(2.0) 		35
(1.4) 		37
(1.5) 		39
(1.5) 		91
(3.6) 		131
(5.2) 		168
(6.6) 		132
(5.2) 		162
(6.4) 		184
(7.2) 		166
(6.5) 		101
(4.0) 		1,297
(51.1)
Average rainy days 13.4 10.5 11.8 12.0 19.8 24.1 26.7 25.1 25.3 23.9 21.2 17.6 231.4
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Santa Elena
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 8,608—    
1975 10,841+4.73%
1980 13,092+3.84%
1990 20,105+4.38%
1995 33,955+10.32%
2000 37,878+2.37%
2007 40,300+0.86%
2010 40,828+0.47%
2015 40,786−0.02%
2020 43,582+1.31%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2020 census, the population of Santa Elena, Camarines Norte was 43,582 people with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Santa Elena

10 20 30 40 50 60 2006
50.30 2009
43.05 2012
30.37 2015
43.68 2018
35.79 2021
23.62

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1.  Municipality of Santa Elena | (DILG)
  2. "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. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte – Executive Summary (2022)" (PDF). Commission on Audit of the Philippines.
  6. "Province of Camarines Norte Vs. Province of Quezon, Re: Urgent Petition to Cite Governor Eduardo T. Rodriguez of Quezon Province, and Mayor Julio U. Lim of Calauag Quezon, in contempt of court". G.R. No. 80796. Supreme Court of the Philippines. October 11, 2001. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  7. "Santa Elena, Camarines Norte: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  8. Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  9. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  11. "Province of Camarines Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  12. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  14. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  15. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  16. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  17. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  18. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  19. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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Places adjacent to Santa Elena, Camarines Norte
Lamon Bay Capalonga
Basiad Bay Santa Elena Labo
Calauag, Quezon Guinayangan, Quezon Tagkawayan, Quezon
Province of Camarines Norte
Daet (capital and largest municipality)
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