Santa Cruz, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 974 |
| Coordinates | 13.5838, 124.2357 (13° 35' North, 124° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 974. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,167 broken down into 222 households or an average of 5.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,180 | 219 | 5.39 | |
| 1,167 | 233 | 5.01 | |
| 1,160 | 236 | 4.92 | |
| 1,188 | 262 | 4.53 | |
| 1,087 | 246 | 4.42 | |
| 1,167 | 222 | 5.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 6.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 95 | 8.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 11.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 10.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 8.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 6.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.77% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.27% |
| Total | 1,185 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz fell from 1,180 in 1990 to 974 in 2020, a decrease of 206 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.04%, or a decrease of 211 people, from the previous population of 1,185 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,180 | – | |
| 1,167 | -0.21% | |
| 1,160 | -0.13% | |
| 1,188 | 0.33% | |
| 1,087 | -3.18% | |
| 1,185 | 1.66% | |
| 974 | -4.04% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 13.5838, 124.2357, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 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.