Santa Cruz, Municipality of Benito Soliven, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Benito Soliven |
| Postal code | 3331 |
| Population (2020) | 1,164 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9861, 121.9315 (16° 59' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 98.2 meters (322.2 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Benito Soliven, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,164. This represented 3.91% of the total population of Benito Soliven.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,133 broken down into 266 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 728 | 138 | 5.28 | |
| 725 | 149 | 4.87 | |
| 840 | 172 | 4.88 | |
| 984 | 217 | 4.53 | |
| 1,064 | 239 | 4.45 | |
| 1,133 | 266 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 8.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 11.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 8.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 7.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 6.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,133 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 728 in 1990 to 1,164 in 2020, an increase of 436 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.57%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,133 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 728 | – | |
| 725 | -0.08% | |
| 840 | 3.21% | |
| 984 | 2.21% | |
| 1,064 | 2.89% | |
| 1,133 | 1.20% | |
| 1,164 | 0.57% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 16.9861, 121.9315, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 98.2 meters or 322.2 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.