Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 49 |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 88.78 km2 (34.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 41,366 |
| Density (2020) | 466 / km2 (1,207 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 5' North, 120° 27' East (17.0844, 120.4520) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.0 meters (36.0 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 88.78 square kilometers or 34.28 square miles which constitutes 3.42% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,366. This represented 5.86% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.78% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 466 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,207 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Cruz has 49 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarao | 1.37% | 568 | 664 | -14.46% | -3.23% |
| Babayoan | 1.46% | 603 | 581 | 3.79% | 0.79% |
| Bacsayan | 1.18% | 487 | 465 | 4.73% | 0.98% |
| Banay | 1.20% | 497 | 446 | 11.43% | 2.31% |
| Bayugao Este | 0.73% | 300 | 325 | -7.69% | -1.67% |
| Bayugao Oeste | 1.44% | 597 | 599 | -0.33% | -0.07% |
| Besalan | 2.63% | 1,089 | 1,028 | 5.93% | 1.22% |
| Bugbuga | 2.00% | 827 | 842 | -1.78% | -0.38% |
| Calaoaan | 3.71% | 1,533 | 1,495 | 2.54% | 0.53% |
| Camanggaan | 2.78% | 1,150 | 1,132 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Candalican | 1.28% | 530 | 510 | 3.92% | 0.81% |
| Capariaan | 3.61% | 1,494 | 1,525 | -2.03% | -0.43% |
| Casilagan | 2.15% | 891 | 842 | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| Coscosnong | 1.21% | 499 | 456 | 9.43% | 1.91% |
| Daligan | 1.54% | 639 | 567 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Dili | 4.73% | 1,956 | 1,776 | 10.14% | 2.05% |
| Gabor Norte | 2.32% | 961 | 1,101 | -12.72% | -2.82% |
| Gabor Sur | 1.72% | 710 | 707 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Lalong | 0.73% | 304 | 309 | -1.62% | -0.34% |
| Lantag | 2.43% | 1,006 | 969 | 3.82% | 0.79% |
| Las-ud | 1.65% | 681 | 571 | 19.26% | 3.78% |
| Mambog | 2.77% | 1,147 | 1,081 | 6.11% | 1.26% |
| Mantanas | 3.16% | 1,309 | 1,311 | -0.15% | -0.03% |
| Nagtengnga | 2.38% | 985 | 987 | -0.20% | -0.04% |
| Padaoil | 1.42% | 588 | 595 | -1.18% | -0.25% |
| Paratong | 1.59% | 658 | 637 | 3.30% | 0.69% |
| Pattiqui | 1.99% | 822 | 658 | 24.92% | 4.80% |
| Pidpid | 1.99% | 823 | 768 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Pilar | 4.06% | 1,678 | 1,576 | 6.47% | 1.33% |
| Pinipin | 2.95% | 1,222 | 1,135 | 7.67% | 1.57% |
| Poblacion Este | 1.70% | 705 | 754 | -6.50% | -1.40% |
| Poblacion Norte | 2.42% | 1,003 | 944 | 6.25% | 1.28% |
| Poblacion Sur | 1.66% | 687 | 603 | 13.93% | 2.78% |
| Poblacion Weste | 1.08% | 446 | 460 | -3.04% | -0.65% |
| Quinfermin | 0.67% | 276 | 253 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Quinsoriano | 1.36% | 562 | 616 | -8.77% | -1.91% |
| Sagat | 3.21% | 1,327 | 1,150 | 15.39% | 3.06% |
| San Antonio | 1.32% | 544 | 467 | 16.49% | 3.26% |
| San Jose | 1.46% | 606 | 620 | -2.26% | -0.48% |
| San Pedro | 1.41% | 584 | 591 | -1.18% | -0.25% |
| Saoat | 1.18% | 490 | 360 | 36.11% | 6.70% |
| Sevilla | 3.53% | 1,459 | 1,541 | -5.32% | -1.14% |
| Sidaoen | 2.32% | 958 | 994 | -3.62% | -0.77% |
| Suyo | 2.66% | 1,102 | 1,027 | 7.30% | 1.49% |
| Tampugo | 0.90% | 374 | 318 | 17.61% | 3.47% |
| Turod | 1.46% | 602 | 551 | 9.26% | 1.88% |
| Villa Garcia | 2.65% | 1,095 | 1,066 | 2.72% | 0.57% |
| Villa Hermosa | 4.07% | 1,684 | 1,609 | 4.66% | 0.96% |
| Villa Laurencia | 0.74% | 308 | 286 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Santa Cruz Total | 41,366 | 39,868 | 3.76% | 0.78% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Cruz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱372,718,831.15.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,179,483.50 | – |
| 2010 | 175,597,336.99 | 280.25% |
| 2011 | 163,733,906.19 | -6.76% |
| 2012 | 125,198,916.86 | -23.54% |
| 2013 | 118,722,166.10 | -5.17% |
| 2014 | 88,705,518.23 | -25.28% |
| 2015 | 97,424,040.24 | 9.83% |
| 2016 | 372,718,831.15 | 282.57% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 39,822 broken down into 8,982 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,744 | 5,344 | 5.38 | |
| 30,126 | 5,946 | 5.07 | |
| 34,433 | 6,727 | 5.12 | |
| 35,896 | 7,582 | 4.73 | |
| 37,880 | 8,478 | 4.47 | |
| 39,822 | 8,982 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 3,964 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 596 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 743 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,130 | 7.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,886 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,964 | 9.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,829 | 9.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,344 | 8.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,118 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,922 | 7.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,623 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,293 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,237 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,002 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,633 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,255 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 944 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 649 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 596 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 700 | 1.76% |
| Total | 39,868 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 8,533 in 1903 to 41,366 in 2020, an increase of 32,833 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.78%, or an increase of 1,498 people, from the previous population of 39,868 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,533 | – | |
| 12,672 | 2.53% | |
| 12,948 | 0.11% | |
| 13,799 | 0.66% | |
| 16,954 | 1.83% | |
| 20,459 | 1.86% | |
| 22,688 | 2.10% | |
| 23,027 | 0.30% | |
| 28,764 | 2.25% | |
| 30,145 | 0.88% | |
| 34,433 | 2.89% | |
| 35,906 | 0.58% | |
| 37,911 | 2.00% | |
| 39,868 | 0.96% | |
| 41,366 | 0.78% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Cruz for the year 2019 was 25,838, broken down into 12,708 males and 13,130 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 17° 5' North, 120° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.0 meters or 36.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Santa Cruz are Candon, Ilocos Sur, San Fernando, La Union, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, Suyo, Ilocos Sur, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, and Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 281.69 kilometers (175.03 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, 3.67 kilometers (2.28 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, 11.06 kilometers (6.87 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, 11.57 kilometers (7.19 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Suyo, Ilocos Sur, 12.91 kilometers (8.02 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, 16.61 kilometers (10.32 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, 17.01 kilometers (10.57 miles) to the North (N10°E)
Nearest cities
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 11.64 kilometers (7.23 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- San Fernando, La Union, 53.74 kilometers (33.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 54.51 kilometers (33.87 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Baguio, 75.92 kilometers (47.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 108.25 kilometers (67.26 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 114.35 kilometers (71.05 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
Distance from Manila: 281.69 kilometers (175.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.