Santa Cruz, Municipality of Mahaplag, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Mahaplag |
| Postal code | 6512 |
| Population (2020) | 442 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6058, 124.9768 (10° 36' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 94.8 meters (311.0 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Mahaplag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 442. This represented 1.59% of the total population of Mahaplag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 326 broken down into 73 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 54 | 5.22 | |
| 256 | 44 | 5.82 | |
| 277 | 52 | 5.33 | |
| 371 | 63 | 5.89 | |
| 295 | 60 | 4.92 | |
| 326 | 73 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 36 | 11.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 14.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 15.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 10.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 5.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 5 | 1.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.31% |
| Total | 326 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 282 in 1990 to 442 in 2020, an increase of 160 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.62%, or an increase of 116 people, from the previous population of 326 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | – | |
| 256 | -1.80% | |
| 277 | 1.70% | |
| 371 | 4.11% | |
| 295 | -8.01% | |
| 326 | 1.92% | |
| 442 | 6.62% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 10.6058, 124.9768, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 94.8 meters or 311.0 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.