Santa Cruz, Municipality of Cagayancillo, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Cagayancillo |
| Postal code | 5321 |
| Population (2020) | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 9.5969, 121.2176 (9° 36' North, 121° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.7 meters (84.3 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Cagayancillo, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,175. This represented 17.07% of the total population of Cagayancillo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 922 broken down into 204 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 975 | 136 | 7.17 | |
| 987 | 162 | 6.09 | |
| 1,016 | 152 | 6.68 | |
| 1,045 | 168 | 6.22 | |
| 1,046 | 170 | 6.15 | |
| 922 | 204 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 6.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 14.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 8.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 6.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 5.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 8.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 4.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.28% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.63% |
| Total | 922 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 975 in 1990 to 1,175 in 2020, an increase of 200 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.24%, or an increase of 253 people, from the previous population of 922 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 975 | – | |
| 987 | 0.23% | |
| 1,016 | 0.62% | |
| 1,045 | 0.39% | |
| 1,046 | 0.03% | |
| 922 | -2.37% | |
| 1,175 | 5.24% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.5969, 121.2176, in the island of Cagayan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.7 meters or 84.3 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.