Santa Cruz, Province of Zambales
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 2213 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2007) | 438.46 km2 (169.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 58,151 |
| Density (2015) | 133 / km2 (343 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 46' North, 119° 55' East (15.7626, 119.9100) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.8 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a coastal municipality in the province of Zambales.
The municipality has a land area of 438.46 square kilometers or 169.29 square miles which constitutes 12.03% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 58,151. This represented 9.84% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.52% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 133 inhabitants per square kilometer or 343 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Cruz has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babuyan | 0.90% | 523 | 521 | 0.38% | 0.07% |
| Bangcol | 1.59% | 925 | 918 | 0.76% | 0.14% |
| Bayto | 6.75% | 3,925 | 3,446 | 13.90% | 2.51% |
| Biay | 4.09% | 2,379 | 2,108 | 12.86% | 2.33% |
| Bolitoc | 5.80% | 3,375 | 3,089 | 9.26% | 1.70% |
| Bulawon | 2.14% | 1,244 | 1,150 | 8.17% | 1.51% |
| Canaynayan | 2.11% | 1,225 | 1,165 | 5.15% | 0.96% |
| Gama | 3.48% | 2,025 | 2,021 | 0.20% | 0.04% |
| Guinabon | 2.32% | 1,351 | 1,209 | 11.75% | 2.14% |
| Guisguis | 5.77% | 3,356 | 3,091 | 8.57% | 1.58% |
| Lipay | 10.64% | 6,190 | 5,876 | 5.34% | 1.00% |
| Lomboy | 2.67% | 1,553 | 1,388 | 11.89% | 2.16% |
| Lucapon North | 4.34% | 2,521 | 2,314 | 8.95% | 1.64% |
| Lucapon South | 6.78% | 3,941 | 3,745 | 5.23% | 0.98% |
| Malabago | 3.95% | 2,299 | 1,950 | 17.90% | 3.18% |
| Naulo | 3.48% | 2,021 | 1,785 | 13.22% | 2.39% |
| Pagatpat | 5.33% | 3,101 | 3,094 | 0.23% | 0.04% |
| Pamonoran | 2.05% | 1,193 | 1,113 | 7.19% | 1.33% |
| Poblacion North | 5.22% | 3,033 | 2,977 | 1.88% | 0.36% |
| Poblacion South | 5.91% | 3,437 | 3,270 | 5.11% | 0.95% |
| Sabang | 1.96% | 1,138 | 1,061 | 7.26% | 1.34% |
| San Fernando | 3.83% | 2,227 | 1,998 | 11.46% | 2.09% |
| Tabalong | 1.02% | 593 | 561 | 5.70% | 1.06% |
| Tubotubo North | 4.32% | 2,514 | 2,224 | 13.04% | 2.36% |
| Tubotubo South | 3.55% | 2,062 | 1,793 | 15.00% | 2.70% |
| Santa Cruz Total | 58,151 | 53,867 | 7.95% | 1.47% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Santa Cruz for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱206,239,057.94.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91,627,751.08 | – |
| 2010 | 97,931,350.40 | 6.88% |
| 2011 | 113,655,934.52 | 16.06% |
| 2012 | 109,452,732.89 | -3.70% |
| 2013 | 116,464,756.21 | 6.41% |
| 2014 | 148,439,527.51 | 27.45% |
| 2015 | 188,386,253.56 | 26.91% |
| 2016 | 206,239,057.94 | 9.48% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 6,524 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 523 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,280 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,165 |
| 5 to 9 | 6,524 |
| 10 to 14 | 6,329 |
| 15 to 19 | 5,257 |
| 20 to 24 | 4,438 |
| 25 to 29 | 4,267 |
| 30 to 34 | 3,962 |
| 35 to 39 | 3,801 |
| 40 to 44 | 3,462 |
| 45 to 49 | 3,194 |
| 50 to 54 | 2,713 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,407 |
| 60 to 64 | 1,939 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,431 |
| 70 to 74 | 913 |
| 75 to 79 | 546 |
| 80 and over | 523 |
| Total | 58,151 |
Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 20,809 in 1960 to 58,151 in 2015, an increase of 37,342 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.47%, or an increase of 4,284 people, from the previous population of 53,867 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20,809 | – | |
| 28,282 | 3.05% | |
| 32,307 | 2.71% | |
| 35,665 | 2.00% | |
| 41,273 | 1.47% | |
| 43,623 | 1.04% | |
| 49,269 | 2.64% | |
| 52,202 | 0.80% | |
| 53,867 | 1.15% | |
| 58,151 | 1.47% |
Location
The municipal center of Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 15° 46' North, 119° 55' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Santa Cruz are Alaminos, San Carlos, Dagupan, Urdaneta, Tarlac City, and Mabalacat. The nearest municipalities are Infanta, Candelaria, Masinloc, Dasol, Burgos, and Mabini. Its distance from the national capital is 173.31 kilometers (107.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Infanta, Pangasinan, 6.92 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Candelaria, Zambales, 15.13 kilometers (9.40 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Masinloc, Zambales, 25.26 kilometers (15.70 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Dasol, Pangasinan, 25.38 kilometers (15.77 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Burgos, Pangasinan, 33.19 kilometers (20.62 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Mabini, Pangasinan, 34.14 kilometers (21.21 miles) to the North (N5°E)
Nearest cities
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 44.24 kilometers (27.49 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 50.33 kilometers (31.27 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 55.27 kilometers (34.34 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 74.20 kilometers (46.11 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 79.04 kilometers (49.11 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 92.92 kilometers (57.73 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
Distance from Manila: 173.31 kilometers (107.69 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 58,151, ranked 364 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 169.29 square kilometers, ranked 173 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 133 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,149 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.47%, ranked 1,095 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.