Santa Cruz, Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Plaridel |
| Postal code | 7209 |
| Population (2020) | 946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6300, 123.6958 (8° 38' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.3 meters (17.4 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Plaridel, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 946. This represented 2.37% of the total population of Plaridel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 864 broken down into 211 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 764 | 135 | 5.66 | |
| 720 | 155 | 4.65 | |
| 868 | 194 | 4.47 | |
| 771 | 168 | 4.59 | |
| 908 | 197 | 4.61 | |
| 864 | 211 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 6.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 7.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 8.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 8.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 7.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 6.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 59 | 6.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 5.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 4.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 4.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 2.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.85% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 2.31% |
| Total | 864 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 764 in 1990 to 946 in 2020, an increase of 182 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.93%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 864 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 764 | – | |
| 720 | -1.11% | |
| 868 | 4.09% | |
| 771 | -1.62% | |
| 908 | 6.13% | |
| 864 | -0.94% | |
| 946 | 1.93% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 8.6300, 123.6958, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.3 meters or 17.4 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.