Santa Cruz, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 4423 |
| Population (2020) | 1,309 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7063, 123.5187 (13° 42' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.2 meters (89.2 feet) |
Santa Cruz, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,309. This represented 2.98% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,171 broken down into 254 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 607 | 110 | 5.52 | |
| 748 | 133 | 5.62 | |
| 831 | 157 | 5.29 | |
| 929 | 184 | 5.05 | |
| 1,000 | 200 | 5.00 | |
| 1,171 | 254 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Santa Cruz are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 9.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 11.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 85 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 5.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 6.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.71% |
| Total | 1,171 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 607 in 1990 to 1,309 in 2020, an increase of 702 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.37%, or an increase of 138 people, from the previous population of 1,171 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 607 | – | |
| 748 | 3.99% | |
| 831 | 2.28% | |
| 929 | 1.55% | |
| 1,000 | 2.72% | |
| 1,171 | 3.05% | |
| 1,309 | 2.37% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 13.7063, 123.5187, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.2 meters or 89.2 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.