Santa Cruz, Province of Laguna
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 4009 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 38.59 km2 (14.90 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 123,574 |
| Density (2020) | 3,202 / km2 (8,294 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 17' North, 121° 25' East (14.2854, 121.4134) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.9 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 38.59 square kilometers or 14.90 square miles which constitutes 2.00% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 123,574. This represented 3.65% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 3,202 inhabitants per square kilometer or 8,294 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Cruz has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alipit | 0.36% | 439 | 381 | 15.22% | 3.03% |
| Bagumbayan | 10.81% | 13,364 | 11,251 | 18.78% | 3.69% |
| Barangay I | 1.01% | 1,247 | 1,443 | -13.58% | -3.03% |
| Barangay II | 1.04% | 1,280 | 1,672 | -23.44% | -5.47% |
| Barangay III | 0.35% | 434 | 578 | -24.91% | -5.85% |
| Barangay IV | 0.79% | 977 | 996 | -1.91% | -0.40% |
| Barangay V | 0.31% | 388 | 577 | -32.76% | -8.01% |
| Bubukal | 5.77% | 7,131 | 6,097 | 16.96% | 3.35% |
| Calios | 8.16% | 10,082 | 9,655 | 4.42% | 0.92% |
| Duhat | 5.98% | 7,393 | 6,636 | 11.41% | 2.30% |
| Gatid | 8.09% | 10,000 | 9,329 | 7.19% | 1.47% |
| Jasaan | 0.72% | 891 | 872 | 2.18% | 0.45% |
| Labuin | 3.71% | 4,588 | 4,741 | -3.23% | -0.69% |
| Malinao | 0.61% | 751 | 736 | 2.04% | 0.43% |
| Oogong | 3.87% | 4,782 | 4,297 | 11.29% | 2.28% |
| Pagsawitan | 8.24% | 10,183 | 9,682 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Palasan | 2.93% | 3,620 | 3,597 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Patimbao | 7.53% | 9,306 | 8,282 | 12.36% | 2.48% |
| San Jose | 2.37% | 2,923 | 2,506 | 16.64% | 3.29% |
| San Juan | 3.21% | 3,972 | 3,473 | 14.37% | 2.87% |
| San Pablo Norte | 2.23% | 2,751 | 2,882 | -4.55% | -0.97% |
| San Pablo Sur | 2.59% | 3,200 | 3,610 | -11.36% | -2.51% |
| Santisima Cruz | 7.93% | 9,801 | 9,986 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
| Santo Angel Central | 3.71% | 4,588 | 3,926 | 16.86% | 3.33% |
| Santo Angel Norte | 4.38% | 5,417 | 5,828 | -7.05% | -1.53% |
| Santo Angel Sur | 3.29% | 4,066 | 4,572 | -11.07% | -2.44% |
| Santa Cruz Total | 123,574 | 117,605 | 5.08% | 1.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Cruz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱275,333,981.36.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 166,634,526.51 | – |
| 2010 | 169,402,170.84 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 181,588,568.42 | 7.19% |
| 2012 | 179,681,393.99 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 203,984,542.10 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 235,888,204.09 | 15.64% |
| 2015 | 251,992,034.98 | 6.83% |
| 2016 | 275,333,981.36 | 9.26% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 116,185 broken down into 27,982 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76,563 | 15,414 | 4.97 | |
| 86,657 | 17,866 | 4.85 | |
| 92,667 | 19,627 | 4.72 | |
| 100,663 | 22,096 | 4.56 | |
| 110,024 | 25,529 | 4.31 | |
| 116,185 | 27,982 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 11,622 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 854 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,400 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 9,511 | 8.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 11,622 | 9.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,016 | 9.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,239 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,693 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,486 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,845 | 7.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,635 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,287 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 6,825 | 5.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,802 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,684 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,810 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,449 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,502 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 945 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 854 | 0.73% |
| Total | 117,605 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 12,747 in 1903 to 123,574 in 2020, an increase of 110,827 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.05%, or an increase of 5,969 people, from the previous population of 117,605 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,747 | – | |
| 14,156 | 0.66% | |
| 17,649 | 1.11% | |
| 22,534 | 2.54% | |
| 32,850 | 3.37% | |
| 47,114 | 3.59% | |
| 52,672 | 2.26% | |
| 60,620 | 2.85% | |
| 76,603 | 2.37% | |
| 86,978 | 2.41% | |
| 92,694 | 1.37% | |
| 101,914 | 1.32% | |
| 110,943 | 3.14% | |
| 117,605 | 1.12% | |
| 123,574 | 1.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Cruz for the year 2019 was 72,275, broken down into 33,892 males and 38,383 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 14° 17' North, 121° 25' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.9 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 San Pablo, Laguna, Calamba, Laguna, Cabuyao, Laguna, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Tayabas, Quezon, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Pagsanjan, Laguna, Lumban, Laguna, Pila, Laguna, Kalayaan, Laguna, Magdalena, Laguna, and Victoria, Laguna. Its distance from the national capital is 57.66 kilometers (35.83 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pagsanjan, Laguna, 4.60 kilometers (2.86 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Lumban, Laguna, 5.09 kilometers (3.16 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Pila, Laguna, 7.69 kilometers (4.78 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Kalayaan, Laguna, 8.31 kilometers (5.16 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Magdalena, Laguna, 9.64 kilometers (5.99 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Victoria, Laguna, 11.12 kilometers (6.91 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
Nearest cities
- San Pablo, Laguna, 25.65 kilometers (15.94 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Calamba, Laguna, 28.18 kilometers (17.51 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- Cabuyao, Laguna, 31.33 kilometers (19.47 miles) to the West (S88°W)
- Santa Rosa, Laguna, 32.63 kilometers (20.27 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 34.54 kilometers (21.46 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 35.28 kilometers (21.92 miles) to the Southwest (S56°W)
Distance from Manila: 57.66 kilometers (35.83 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
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.