Santa Cruz, Municipality of Mexico, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Mexico |
| Postal code | 2021 |
| Population (2020) | 2,019 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.1083, 120.7061 (15° 6' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.8 meters (58.4 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Mexico, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,019. This represented 1.16% of the total population of Mexico.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 2,338 broken down into 496 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,406 | 201 | 7.00 | |
| 1,482 | 239 | 6.20 | |
| 1,726 | 315 | 5.48 | |
| 2,184 | 396 | 5.52 | |
| 2,264 | 442 | 5.12 | |
| 2,338 | 496 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Santa Cruz are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 247 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 6.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 203 | 8.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 247 | 10.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 247 | 10.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 224 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 174 | 7.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 189 | 8.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 164 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 6.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 126 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 126 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.98% |
| Total | 2,338 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,406 in 1990 to 2,019 in 2020, an increase of 613 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.04%, or a decrease of 319 people, from the previous population of 2,338 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,406 | – | |
| 1,482 | 0.99% | |
| 1,726 | 3.32% | |
| 2,184 | 3.30% | |
| 2,264 | 1.32% | |
| 2,338 | 0.61% | |
| 2,019 | -3.04% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 15.1083, 120.7061, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.8 meters or 58.4 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.