Santa Cruz, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 1,091 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.9386, 118.7405 (9° 56' North, 118° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.2 meters (128.6 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,091. This represented 0.36% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 828 broken down into 190 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 82 | 4.67 | |
| 460 | 97 | 4.74 | |
| 580 | 140 | 4.14 | |
| 575 | 130 | 4.42 | |
| 767 | 184 | 4.17 | |
| 828 | 190 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 8.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 3.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 1.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.71% |
| Total | 840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 383 in 1990 to 1,091 in 2020, an increase of 708 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.66%, or an increase of 251 people, from the previous population of 840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 383 | – | |
| 460 | 3.49% | |
| 580 | 5.10% | |
| 575 | -0.12% | |
| 767 | 11.06% | |
| 840 | 1.75% | |
| 1,091 | 5.66% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.9386, 118.7405, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.2 meters or 128.6 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.