Santa Cruz, Municipality of Palanas, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Palanas |
| Postal code | 5404 |
| Population (2020) | 2,266 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1606, 123.8963 (12° 10' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.8 meters (107.6 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,266. This represented 8.29% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,996 broken down into 461 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,297 | 269 | 4.82 | |
| 1,578 | 336 | 4.70 | |
| 1,563 | 346 | 4.52 | |
| 1,866 | 400 | 4.67 | |
| 1,992 | 449 | 4.44 | |
| 1,996 | 461 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 305 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 226 | 11.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 283 | 14.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 305 | 15.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 167 | 8.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 4.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 91 | 4.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 88 | 4.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 75 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 1.90% |
| Total | 1,996 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,297 in 1990 to 2,266 in 2020, an increase of 969 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.71%, or an increase of 270 people, from the previous population of 1,996 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,297 | – | |
| 1,578 | 3.74% | |
| 1,563 | -0.20% | |
| 1,866 | 2.47% | |
| 1,992 | 2.41% | |
| 1,996 | 0.04% | |
| 2,266 | 2.71% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 12.1606, 123.8963, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.8 meters or 107.6 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.