Santa Cruz, Municipality of Angat, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Angat |
| Postal code | 3012 |
| Population (2020) | 5,875 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9234, 121.0298 (14° 55' North, 121° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.5 meters (152.6 feet) |
Santa Cruz, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Angat, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,875. This represented 8.95% of the total population of Angat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 5,641 broken down into 1,585 households or an average of 3.56 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,179 | 635 | 5.01 | |
| 3,436 | 712 | 4.83 | |
| 4,672 | 1,010 | 4.63 | |
| 5,630 | 1,325 | 4.25 | |
| 5,663 | 1,325 | 4.27 | |
| 5,641 | 1,585 | 3.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 20 to 24, with 555 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 47 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 394 | 6.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 509 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 500 | 8.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 548 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 555 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 441 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 398 | 7.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 418 | 7.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 383 | 6.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 368 | 6.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 267 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 270 | 4.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 191 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 137 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 90 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 53 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 47 | 0.83% |
| Total | 5,641 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 3,180 in 1990 to 5,875 in 2020, an increase of 2,695 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 234 people, from the previous population of 5,641 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,180 | – | |
| 3,436 | 1.46% | |
| 4,687 | 6.88% | |
| 5,630 | 2.56% | |
| 5,663 | 0.21% | |
| 5,641 | -0.07% | |
| 5,875 | 0.86% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 14.9234, 121.0298, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.5 meters or 152.6 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.