Santa Cruz, Municipality of Paombong, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Paombong |
| Postal code | 3001 |
| Population (2020) | 1,386 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7610, 120.7908 (14° 46' North, 120° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Paombong, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,386. This represented 2.49% of the total population of Paombong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,611 broken down into 375 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,664 | 315 | 5.28 | |
| 1,407 | 292 | 4.82 | |
| 1,694 | 349 | 4.85 | |
| 1,468 | 297 | 4.94 | |
| 1,476 | 334 | 4.42 | |
| 1,611 | 375 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 6.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 8.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 8.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 147 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 146 | 9.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 117 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 114 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 7.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 104 | 6.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 88 | 5.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 3.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,611 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz fell from 1,664 in 1990 to 1,386 in 2020, a decrease of 278 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.12%, or a decrease of 225 people, from the previous population of 1,611 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,664 | – | |
| 1,407 | -3.09% | |
| 1,694 | 4.06% | |
| 1,478 | -1.86% | |
| 1,476 | -0.05% | |
| 1,611 | 1.68% | |
| 1,386 | -3.12% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 14.7610, 120.7908, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 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.