Santa Cruz, Municipality of Zaragoza, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Zaragoza |
| Postal code | 3110 |
| Population (2020) | 1,849 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4479, 120.8103 (15° 27' North, 120° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.9 meters (71.8 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Zaragoza, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,849. This represented 3.48% of the total population of Zaragoza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,732 broken down into 401 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 962 | 173 | 5.56 | |
| 1,132 | 229 | 4.94 | |
| 1,353 | 288 | 4.70 | |
| 1,518 | 332 | 4.57 | |
| 1,588 | 346 | 4.59 | |
| 1,732 | 401 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 173 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 6.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 8.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 160 | 9.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 173 | 9.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 151 | 8.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 7.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 6.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 6.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 5.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.15% |
| Total | 1,732 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 962 in 1990 to 1,849 in 2020, an increase of 887 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.39%, or an increase of 117 people, from the previous population of 1,732 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 962 | – | |
| 1,132 | 3.10% | |
| 1,353 | 3.90% | |
| 1,518 | 1.60% | |
| 1,588 | 1.65% | |
| 1,732 | 1.67% | |
| 1,849 | 1.39% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 15.4479, 120.8103, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.9 meters or 71.8 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.