Santa Cruz, City of Ligao, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| City | Ligao |
| Postal code | 4504 |
| Population (2020) | 2,343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.2343, 123.5351 (13° 14' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.6 meters (152.9 feet) |
Santa Cruz, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Ligao, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,343. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Ligao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 2,130 broken down into 403 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,141 | 396 | 5.41 | |
| 2,233 | 418 | 5.34 | |
| 2,308 | 461 | 5.01 | |
| 2,529 | 519 | 4.87 | |
| 2,417 | 516 | 4.68 | |
| 2,130 | 403 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 240 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 6.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 172 | 7.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 211 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 240 | 10.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 208 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 169 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 8.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 6.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 123 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 134 | 6.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 3.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.41% |
| Total | 2,192 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 2,141 in 1990 to 2,343 in 2020, an increase of 202 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 151 people, from the previous population of 2,192 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,141 | – | |
| 2,235 | 0.81% | |
| 2,321 | 0.81% | |
| 2,583 | 1.49% | |
| 2,505 | -1.11% | |
| 2,192 | -2.51% | |
| 2,343 | 1.41% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 13.2343, 123.5351, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.6 meters or 152.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Cruz shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.