Santa Cruz, Municipality of San Benito, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | San Benito |
| Postal code | 8423 |
| Population (2020) | 735 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.9588, 126.0071 (9° 58' North, 126° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Santa Cruz, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of San Benito, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 735. This represented 12.98% of the total population of San Benito.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 870 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 733 | 128 | 5.73 | |
| 820 | 134 | 6.12 | |
| 660 | 127 | 5.20 | |
| 794 | 167 | 4.75 | |
| 829 | 175 | 4.74 | |
| 870 | 193 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 6.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 12.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 104 | 11.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 10.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 4.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 6.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.15% |
| Total | 870 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 733 in 1990 to 735 in 2020, an increase of 2 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.49%, or a decrease of 135 people, from the previous population of 870 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 733 | – | |
| 820 | 2.12% | |
| 660 | -4.55% | |
| 794 | 2.58% | |
| 829 | 1.58% | |
| 870 | 0.92% | |
| 735 | -3.49% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.9588, 126.0071, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 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.