Santa Cruz, Municipality of Bay, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Bay |
| Postal code | 4033 |
| Population (2020) | 2,726 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1237, 121.2534 (14° 7' North, 121° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.9 meters (262.1 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Bay, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,726. This represented 4.06% of the total population of Bay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 2,570 broken down into 612 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,700 | 329 | 5.17 | |
| 1,778 | 357 | 4.98 | |
| 1,997 | 417 | 4.79 | |
| 2,122 | 473 | 4.49 | |
| 2,439 | 553 | 4.41 | |
| 2,570 | 612 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 259 | 10.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 274 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 235 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 177 | 6.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 213 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 191 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 207 | 8.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 165 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 161 | 6.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 106 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 80 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.35% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 0.89% |
| Total | 2,570 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,700 in 1990 to 2,726 in 2020, an increase of 1,026 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.25%, or an increase of 156 people, from the previous population of 2,570 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,700 | – | |
| 1,778 | 0.84% | |
| 1,997 | 2.52% | |
| 2,122 | 0.84% | |
| 2,439 | 5.20% | |
| 2,570 | 1.00% | |
| 2,726 | 1.25% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 14.1237, 121.2534, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.9 meters or 262.1 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.