Santa Cruz, City of Santo Tomas, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| City | Santo Tomas |
| Postal code | 4234 |
| Population (2020) | 2,641 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9863, 121.2123 (13° 59' North, 121° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 376.6 meters (1,235.5 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the city of Santo Tomas, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,641. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Santo Tomas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 2,504 broken down into 496 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,211 | 208 | 5.82 | |
| 1,364 | 248 | 5.50 | |
| 1,753 | 317 | 5.53 | |
| 1,909 | 369 | 5.17 | |
| 2,104 | 442 | 4.76 | |
| 2,504 | 496 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 283 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 240 | 9.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 283 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 237 | 9.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 234 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 232 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 218 | 8.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 169 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 159 | 6.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 118 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 97 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 3.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.68% |
| Total | 2,504 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,211 in 1990 to 2,641 in 2020, an increase of 1,430 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.13%, or an increase of 137 people, from the previous population of 2,504 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,211 | – | |
| 1,364 | 2.25% | |
| 1,753 | 5.53% | |
| 1,909 | 1.18% | |
| 2,104 | 3.60% | |
| 2,504 | 3.37% | |
| 2,641 | 1.13% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 13.9863, 121.2123, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 376.6 meters or 1,235.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Cruz shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Gregorio, Alaminos, Laguna
- Palma, Alaminos, Laguna
- San Ildefonso, Alaminos, Laguna
- Santa Clara, Santo Tomas, Batangas
- San Fernando, Santo Tomas, Batangas
- Plaridel, Lipa, Batangas
- San Luis, Santo Tomas, Batangas
- Santa Teresita, Santo Tomas, Batangas
- Lumbang, Lipa, Batangas
- Talisay, Lipa, Batangas
- Bautista, San Pablo, Laguna
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.