Santa Cruz, Province of Davao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Sur |
| Barangay count | 18 |
| Postal code | 8001 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Davao Gulf [Philippine Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 319.91 km2 (123.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 101,125 |
| Density (2020) | 316 / km2 (819 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 50' North, 125° 25' East (6.8340, 125.4154) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 319.91 square kilometers or 123.52 square miles which constitutes 14.78% of Davao del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 101,125. This represented 14.86% of the total population of Davao del Sur province, or 1.93% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 316 inhabitants per square kilometer or 819 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Cruz has 18 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astorga | 12.13% | 12,263 | 12,041 | 1.84% | 0.39% |
| Bato | 7.81% | 7,902 | 6,965 | 13.45% | 2.69% |
| Coronon | 9.66% | 9,766 | 8,979 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Darong | 5.27% | 5,328 | 4,576 | 16.43% | 3.25% |
| Inawayan | 8.50% | 8,598 | 6,309 | 36.28% | 6.73% |
| Jose Rizal | 1.25% | 1,261 | 1,480 | -14.80% | -3.31% |
| Matutungan | 1.06% | 1,070 | 868 | 23.27% | 4.50% |
| Melilia | 0.87% | 880 | 810 | 8.64% | 1.76% |
| Saliducon | 0.87% | 879 | 847 | 3.78% | 0.78% |
| Sibulan | 6.30% | 6,370 | 5,832 | 9.22% | 1.87% |
| Sinoron | 1.52% | 1,535 | 1,383 | 10.99% | 2.22% |
| Tagabuli | 2.86% | 2,895 | 2,556 | 13.26% | 2.66% |
| Tibolo | 1.36% | 1,377 | 1,314 | 4.79% | 0.99% |
| Tuban | 6.71% | 6,789 | 6,110 | 11.11% | 2.24% |
| Zone I | 8.92% | 9,024 | 8,216 | 9.83% | 1.99% |
| Zone II | 6.02% | 6,089 | 5,004 | 21.68% | 4.22% |
| Zone III | 11.99% | 12,123 | 11,148 | 8.75% | 1.78% |
| Zone IV | 6.90% | 6,976 | 6,549 | 6.52% | 1.34% |
| Santa Cruz Total | 101,125 | 90,987 | 11.14% | 2.25% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Cruz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱253,730,963.14.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 140,150,834.09 | – |
| 2010 | 140,220,469.38 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 157,103,850.46 | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 172,163,040.03 | 9.59% |
| 2013 | 189,505,028.39 | 10.07% |
| 2014 | 211,029,265.84 | 11.36% |
| 2015 | 234,151,697.88 | 10.96% |
| 2016 | 253,730,963.14 | 8.36% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 90,842 broken down into 22,341 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55,904 | 10,477 | 5.34 | |
| 59,064 | 11,694 | 5.05 | |
| 67,270 | 13,881 | 4.85 | |
| 76,051 | 16,853 | 4.51 | |
| 81,058 | 18,814 | 4.31 | |
| 90,842 | 22,341 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 10,671 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 550 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,203 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,891 | 9.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,671 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,752 | 9.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,273 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 8,259 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 7,789 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,832 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,844 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,234 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,688 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,839 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,342 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,482 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,659 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 987 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 692 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 550 | 0.60% |
| Total | 90,987 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 7,618 in 1918 to 101,125 in 2020, an increase of 93,507 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.25%, or an increase of 10,138 people, from the previous population of 90,987 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 7,618 | – | |
| 33,808 | 7.73% | |
| 54,772 | 5.07% | |
| 24,401 | -6.86% | |
| 34,762 | 3.52% | |
| 41,834 | 3.79% | |
| 48,276 | 2.90% | |
| 56,048 | 1.50% | |
| 59,139 | 1.01% | |
| 67,317 | 2.82% | |
| 76,113 | 1.71% | |
| 81,093 | 2.33% | |
| 90,987 | 2.22% | |
| 101,125 | 2.25% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Cruz for the year 2019 was 63,329, broken down into 31,793 males and 31,536 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 6° 50' North, 125° 25' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 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 Digos, Davao del Sur, Davao City, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Samal, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, and Koronadal, South Cotabato. The nearest municipalities are Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Padada, Davao del Sur, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, Matanao, Davao del Sur, Malalag, Davao del Sur, and Sulop, Davao del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 985.48 kilometers (612.35 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 20.69 kilometers (12.85 miles) to the Southwest (S39°W)
- Padada, Davao del Sur, 22.90 kilometers (14.23 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Bansalan, Davao del Sur, 23.01 kilometers (14.30 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S77°W)
- Matanao, Davao del Sur, 26.01 kilometers (16.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Malalag, Davao del Sur, 26.82 kilometers (16.67 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Sulop, Davao del Sur, 27.07 kilometers (16.82 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 11.87 kilometers (7.37 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Davao City, 33.18 kilometers (20.62 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 40.65 kilometers (25.26 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N62°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 41.91 kilometers (26.04 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 59.43 kilometers (36.93 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 73.22 kilometers (45.49 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
Distance from Manila: 985.48 kilometers (612.35 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°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.