Santa Cruz, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 814 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8075, 124.1237 (12° 48' North, 124° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 104.5 meters (342.8 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 814. This represented 3.88% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 735 broken down into 181 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628 | 112 | 5.61 | |
| 751 | 140 | 5.36 | |
| 812 | 147 | 5.52 | |
| 705 | 153 | 4.61 | |
| 745 | 174 | 4.28 | |
| 735 | 181 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 8.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 11.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 11.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 11.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 39 | 5.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 4.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 7.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 5.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 2.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.18% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.50% |
| Total | 735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 628 in 1990 to 814 in 2020, an increase of 186 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.17%, or an increase of 79 people, from the previous population of 735 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 628 | – | |
| 751 | 3.41% | |
| 812 | 1.69% | |
| 705 | -1.93% | |
| 745 | 2.03% | |
| 735 | -0.26% | |
| 814 | 2.17% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 12.8075, 124.1237, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 104.5 meters or 342.8 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.