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 (2013) | 438.46 km2 (169.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 63,839 |
| Density (2020) | 146 / km2 (377 / 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 12.08% of Zambales's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 63,839. This represented 9.83% of the total population of Zambales province, or 0.51% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 146 inhabitants per square kilometer or 377 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Santa Cruz has 25 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babuyan | 0.87% | 555 | 523 | 6.12% | 1.26% |
| Bangcol | 1.61% | 1,029 | 925 | 11.24% | 2.27% |
| Bayto | 6.45% | 4,116 | 3,925 | 4.87% | 1.01% |
| Biay | 4.14% | 2,645 | 2,379 | 11.18% | 2.26% |
| Bolitoc | 5.71% | 3,648 | 3,375 | 8.09% | 1.65% |
| Bulawon | 2.26% | 1,441 | 1,244 | 15.84% | 3.14% |
| Canaynayan | 1.85% | 1,180 | 1,225 | -3.67% | -0.78% |
| Gama | 3.29% | 2,102 | 2,025 | 3.80% | 0.79% |
| Guinabon | 2.60% | 1,657 | 1,351 | 22.65% | 4.39% |
| Guisguis | 5.35% | 3,418 | 3,356 | 1.85% | 0.39% |
| Lipay | 10.10% | 6,446 | 6,190 | 4.14% | 0.86% |
| Lomboy | 2.82% | 1,801 | 1,553 | 15.97% | 3.17% |
| Lucapon North | 4.16% | 2,657 | 2,521 | 5.39% | 1.11% |
| Lucapon South | 6.71% | 4,284 | 3,941 | 8.70% | 1.77% |
| Malabago | 4.36% | 2,781 | 2,299 | 20.97% | 4.09% |
| Naulo | 3.95% | 2,524 | 2,021 | 24.89% | 4.79% |
| Pagatpat | 5.58% | 3,560 | 3,101 | 14.80% | 2.95% |
| Pamonoran | 1.98% | 1,261 | 1,193 | 5.70% | 1.17% |
| Poblacion North | 4.95% | 3,163 | 3,033 | 4.29% | 0.89% |
| Poblacion South | 5.80% | 3,705 | 3,437 | 7.80% | 1.59% |
| Sabang | 2.21% | 1,410 | 1,138 | 23.90% | 4.61% |
| San Fernando | 4.07% | 2,597 | 2,227 | 16.61% | 3.29% |
| Tabalong | 0.94% | 601 | 593 | 1.35% | 0.28% |
| Tubotubo North | 4.45% | 2,839 | 2,514 | 12.93% | 2.59% |
| Tubotubo South | 3.79% | 2,419 | 2,062 | 17.31% | 3.42% |
| Santa Cruz Total | 63,839 | 58,151 | 9.78% | 1.98% | |
Economy
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
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 58,042 broken down into 13,865 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,239 | 7,744 | 5.33 | |
| 43,590 | 8,877 | 4.91 | |
| 49,264 | 9,754 | 5.05 | |
| 52,060 | 11,670 | 4.46 | |
| 53,848 | 11,991 | 4.49 | |
| 58,042 | 13,865 | 4.19 |
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) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,280 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,165 | 8.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,524 | 11.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,329 | 10.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,257 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,438 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,267 | 7.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,962 | 6.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,801 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,462 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,194 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,713 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,407 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,939 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,431 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 913 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 546 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 523 | 0.90% |
| Total | 58,151 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 5,952 in 1903 to 63,839 in 2020, an increase of 57,887 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 5,688 people, from the previous population of 58,151 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,952 | – | |
| 8,458 | 2.24% | |
| 11,194 | 1.41% | |
| 14,613 | 2.77% | |
| 20,809 | 3.16% | |
| 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% | |
| 63,839 | 1.98% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Santa Cruz for the year 2019 was 39,907, broken down into 19,680 males and 20,227 females.
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, Pangasinan, San Carlos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Tarlac City, Tarlac, and Mabalacat, Pampanga. The nearest municipalities are Infanta, Pangasinan, Candelaria, Zambales, Masinloc, Zambales, Dasol, Pangasinan, Burgos, Pangasinan, and Mabini, Pangasinan. 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, 6.89 kilometers (4.28 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Candelaria, Zambales, 15.26 kilometers (9.48 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Masinloc, Zambales, 25.27 kilometers (15.70 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Dasol, Pangasinan, 25.35 kilometers (15.75 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Burgos, Pangasinan, 33.16 kilometers (20.60 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Mabini, Pangasinan, 34.10 kilometers (21.19 miles) to the North (N5°E)
Nearest cities
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 44.20 kilometers (27.46 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 50.28 kilometers (31.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 54.89 kilometers (34.11 miles) to the Northeast (N55°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 74.16 kilometers (46.08 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 79.02 kilometers (49.10 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S67°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 93.01 kilometers (57.79 miles) to the Southeast (S50°E)
Distance from Manila: 173.31 kilometers (107.69 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- 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.