Santa Cruz, Municipality of Donsol, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Donsol |
| Postal code | 4715 |
| Population (2020) | 2,366 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9867, 123.4891 (12° 59' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.5 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Donsol, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,366. This represented 4.71% of the total population of Donsol.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 2,648 broken down into 526 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,712 | 320 | 5.35 | |
| 1,876 | 367 | 5.11 | |
| 2,155 | 412 | 5.23 | |
| 2,264 | 470 | 4.82 | |
| 2,394 | 473 | 5.06 | |
| 2,648 | 526 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 391 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 58 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 369 | 13.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 391 | 14.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 287 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 196 | 7.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 156 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 143 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 158 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 135 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 97 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.64% |
| Total | 2,648 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,712 in 1990 to 2,366 in 2020, an increase of 654 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.34%, or a decrease of 282 people, from the previous population of 2,648 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,712 | – | |
| 1,876 | 1.73% | |
| 2,155 | 3.02% | |
| 2,264 | 0.68% | |
| 2,394 | 2.05% | |
| 2,648 | 1.94% | |
| 2,366 | -2.34% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 12.9867, 123.4891, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.5 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.