Municipality of Santa Maria, Bulacan

Demographics Overview

Comprehensive demographic data and statistics for Santa Maria, Bulacan

322,525

Population

Total Residents (2024 Census - PSA)

2.61%

Growth Rate

Annual Population Growth

Barangays

Administrative Divisions

90.92

Land Area

Square Kilometers

Economic Indicators

Primary Industries

Agriculture (30.54% land use)
Poultry - 'Egg Basket of PH'
Quarrying - Sand & Gravel

Manufacturing

Pyrotechnics (Major Producer)
Textile & Embroidery
Food Processing

Service Industries

Banking & Finance Hub
Commercial Centers
Cottage Industries

Regional Educational Profile

Central Luzon Region III: 98.3% Literacy Rate (2020 Census)
Above national average of 97.0%

No Schooling/Pre-School

Elementary Level

25%

High School Level

35%

College/Technical

25%

Post-Baccalaureate

Key Demographics

Most Populous

Largest municipality in Central Luzon

7th most populous municipality in Philippines

Population Density

3,200 inhabitants per km²

8,300 inhabitants per sq mile

Economic Status

Major financial center in Bulacan

Hub for commercial activities

Notable Statistics (2024 Census)

Largest Barangay

Pulong Buhangin

41,218 residents

9th most populous barangay in Bulacan

Registered Voters

142,380

Active voters

High civic participation

2025 Projection

305,668

Projected population

Continued growth expected

Agricultural Land

29.02 km²

Crop production area

30.54% of total land area

Data Sources: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 2024 Census of Population and Housing, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 2024 Economic Indicators, Provincial Government of Bulacan 2024 Administrative Data
Last Updated: July 2024