Santa Cruz, Municipality of General Luna, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | General Luna |
| Postal code | 8419 |
| Population (2020) | 842 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.8357, 126.1243 (9° 50' North, 126° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of General Luna, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 842. This represented 3.68% of the total population of General Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 661 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 462 | 81 | 5.70 | |
| 561 | 91 | 6.16 | |
| 556 | 98 | 5.67 | |
| 598 | 114 | 5.25 | |
| 589 | 127 | 4.64 | |
| 661 | 141 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 11.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 84 | 12.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 8.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 4.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.21% |
| Total | 661 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 462 in 1990 to 842 in 2020, an increase of 380 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.23%, or an increase of 181 people, from the previous population of 661 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 462 | – | |
| 561 | 3.70% | |
| 556 | -0.19% | |
| 598 | 1.01% | |
| 589 | -0.55% | |
| 661 | 2.22% | |
| 842 | 5.23% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.8357, 126.1243, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 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.