Santa Margarita, Eastern Visayas
Santa Margarita: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Samar
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Quick Facts about Santa Margarita
| Population | 26,348 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Eastern Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Samar |
| Postal code | 6718 |
| Phone Area Codes | 55 |
| Area | 129.12 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Santa Margarita |
| Latitude & Longitude | 12.0378,124.6578 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 21:38:37 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Santa Margarita is located at 12°2'16"N 124°39'28"E (12.0377800, 124.6577800).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 4,106 | - | census |
| 1918 | 8,028 | 48.85% | census |
| 1939 | 9,331 | 13.96% | census |
| 1948 | 10,940 | 14.71% | census |
| 1960 | 13,404 | 18.38% | census |
| 1970 | 15,814 | 15.24% | census |
| 1975 | 16,194 | 2.35% | census |
| 1980 | 16,922 | 4.3% | census |
| 1990 | 16,878 | -0.26% | census |
| 1995 | 19,146 | 11.85% | census |
| 2000 | 21,740 | 11.93% | census |
| 2007 | 23,488 | 7.44% | census |
| 2010 | 24,850 | 5.48% | census |
| 2015 | 26,348 | 5.69% | census |