Santa Cruz, Municipality of Rosario, Province of Agusan del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Municipality | Rosario |
| Postal code | 8504 |
| Population (2020) | 9,479 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.3612, 126.0161 (8° 22' North, 126° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.5 meters (123.0 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Rosario, in the province of Agusan del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,479. This represented 19.11% of the total population of Rosario.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 8,659 broken down into 1,855 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,831 | 842 | 5.74 | |
| 5,212 | 922 | 5.65 | |
| 4,373 | 823 | 5.31 | |
| 5,146 | 1,026 | 5.02 | |
| 6,029 | 1,231 | 4.90 | |
| 8,659 | 1,855 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 1,127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 260 | 3.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,091 | 12.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,127 | 13.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 863 | 9.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 778 | 8.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 863 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 839 | 9.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 599 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 465 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 429 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 364 | 4.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 341 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 251 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 166 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 106 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 0.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.29% |
| Total | 8,659 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 4,831 in 1990 to 9,479 in 2020, an increase of 4,648 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.92%, or an increase of 820 people, from the previous population of 8,659 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,831 | – | |
| 5,212 | 1.43% | |
| 4,373 | -3.69% | |
| 5,146 | 2.27% | |
| 6,029 | 5.93% | |
| 8,659 | 7.14% | |
| 9,479 | 1.92% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 8.3612, 126.0161, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.5 meters or 123.0 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.