Santa Cruz, Municipality of San Pascual, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Pascual |
| Postal code | 5420 |
| Population (2020) | 1,945 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 13.0673, 122.9667 (13° 4' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 97.0 meters (318.2 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of San Pascual, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,945. This represented 4.38% of the total population of San Pascual.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,879 broken down into 344 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | 263 | 5.09 | |
| 1,139 | 237 | 4.81 | |
| 1,494 | 303 | 4.93 | |
| 1,860 | 378 | 4.92 | |
| 1,911 | 387 | 4.94 | |
| 1,879 | 344 | 5.46 |
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 309 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 188 | 10.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 309 | 16.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 309 | 16.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 193 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 5.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 115 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 3.46% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 2.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,879 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,339 in 1990 to 1,945 in 2020, an increase of 606 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.73%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 1,879 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,339 | – | |
| 1,139 | -2.99% | |
| 1,494 | 5.99% | |
| 1,860 | 3.07% | |
| 1,911 | 0.99% | |
| 1,879 | -0.32% | |
| 1,945 | 0.73% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 13.0673, 122.9667, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 97.0 meters or 318.2 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.