Santa Cruz, Municipality of Placer, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 5408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,507 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9879, 123.8668 (11° 59' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.7 meters (97.4 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,507. This represented 2.67% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,503 broken down into 331 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,190 | 204 | 5.83 | |
| 1,268 | 248 | 5.11 | |
| 1,440 | 278 | 5.18 | |
| 1,451 | 322 | 4.51 | |
| 1,483 | 323 | 4.59 | |
| 1,503 | 331 | 4.54 |
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 10 to 14, with 229 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 179 | 11.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 229 | 15.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 229 | 15.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 6.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 5.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 78 | 5.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 4.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 3.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 53 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.20% |
| Total | 1,503 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,190 in 1990 to 1,507 in 2020, an increase of 317 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 1,503 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,190 | – | |
| 1,268 | 1.20% | |
| 1,440 | 2.76% | |
| 1,451 | 0.11% | |
| 1,483 | 0.80% | |
| 1,503 | 0.26% | |
| 1,507 | 0.06% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 11.9879, 123.8668, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.7 meters or 97.4 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.