Santa Cruz, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 11 |
| Postal code | 5105 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Mindoro Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 681.40 km2 (263.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,417 |
| Density (2020) | 62 / km2 (161 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 5' North, 120° 43' East (13.0843, 120.7169) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.4 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a coastal municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 681.40 square kilometers or 263.09 square miles which constitutes 11.65% of Occidental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,417. This represented 8.07% of the total population of Occidental Mindoro province, or 1.31% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 62 inhabitants per square kilometer or 161 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Cruz has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alacaak | 9.52% | 4,040 | 3,290 | 22.80% | 4.42% |
| Barahan | 17.74% | 7,523 | 6,339 | 18.68% | 3.67% |
| Casague | 7.90% | 3,352 | 2,838 | 18.11% | 3.57% |
| Dayap | 6.78% | 2,874 | 2,519 | 14.09% | 2.81% |
| Kurtinganan | 3.92% | 1,663 | 1,514 | 9.84% | 2.00% |
| Lumangbayan | 8.38% | 3,556 | 3,037 | 17.09% | 3.38% |
| Mulawin | 10.74% | 4,554 | 3,802 | 19.78% | 3.87% |
| Pinagturilan | 18.99% | 8,053 | 7,710 | 4.45% | 0.92% |
| Poblacion I | 4.66% | 1,975 | 1,821 | 8.46% | 1.72% |
| Poblacion II | 6.37% | 2,702 | 2,594 | 4.16% | 0.86% |
| San Vicente | 5.01% | 2,125 | 2,020 | 5.20% | 1.07% |
| Santa Cruz Total | 42,417 | 37,484 | 13.16% | 2.64% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Santa Cruz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱158,338,787.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 86,506,226.77 | – |
| 2010 | 86,935,204.54 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 101,072,182.70 | 16.26% |
| 2012 | 97,169,602.81 | -3.86% |
| 2013 | 110,964,840.65 | 14.20% |
| 2014 | 126,361,763.58 | 13.88% |
| 2015 | 143,983,480.65 | 13.95% |
| 2016 | 158,338,787.94 | 9.97% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 37,331 broken down into 9,055 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,660 | 3,138 | 5.31 | |
| 21,881 | 4,313 | 5.07 | |
| 26,858 | 5,407 | 4.97 | |
| 30,317 | 6,686 | 4.53 | |
| 34,523 | 7,690 | 4.49 | |
| 37,331 | 9,055 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 4,729 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 248 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,021 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,065 | 10.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,729 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,171 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,443 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,338 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,050 | 8.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,687 | 7.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,421 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,047 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,741 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,357 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,104 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 843 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 581 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 361 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 248 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 277 | 0.74% |
| Total | 37,484 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 2,907 in 1960 to 42,417 in 2020, an increase of 39,510 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.64%, or an increase of 4,933 people, from the previous population of 37,484 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 2,907 | – | |
| 6,281 | 7.83% | |
| 10,166 | 10.14% | |
| 10,903 | 1.41% | |
| 16,675 | 4.34% | |
| 21,911 | 5.25% | |
| 26,887 | 4.49% | |
| 30,402 | 1.71% | |
| 34,544 | 4.76% | |
| 37,484 | 1.57% | |
| 42,417 | 2.64% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Cruz for the year 2019 was 24,330, broken down into 12,454 males and 11,876 females.
Location
The municipal center of Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 13° 5' North, 120° 43' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.4 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 Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Lipa, Batangas, Tagaytay, Cavite, Tanauan, Batangas, and Santo Tomas, Batangas. The nearest municipalities are Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, and Baco, Oriental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 169.21 kilometers (105.14 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, 20.68 kilometers (12.85 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, 27.17 kilometers (16.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, 39.94 kilometers (24.82 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, 46.09 kilometers (28.64 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, 51.01 kilometers (31.69 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Baco, Oriental Mindoro, 51.09 kilometers (31.74 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 61.40 kilometers (38.15 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 83.08 kilometers (51.62 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 106.57 kilometers (66.22 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Tagaytay, Cavite, 115.02 kilometers (71.47 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Tanauan, Batangas, 120.25 kilometers (74.72 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Santo Tomas, Batangas, 122.16 kilometers (75.91 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N22°E)
Distance from Manila: 169.21 kilometers (105.14 miles) to the North (N10°E)
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.