Santa Cruz, Municipality of Socorro, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Socorro |
| Postal code | 8416 |
| Population (2020) | 493 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bucas Grande |
| Coordinates | 9.6470, 125.9080 (9° 39' North, 125° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Socorro, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 493. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Socorro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 445 broken down into 90 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 416 | 72 | 5.78 | |
| 432 | 73 | 5.92 | |
| 446 | 72 | 6.19 | |
| 379 | 73 | 5.19 | |
| 402 | 77 | 5.22 | |
| 445 | 90 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Santa Cruz are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 20 to 24, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 10.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 8.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 10.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 8.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 5.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 4.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.12% |
| Total | 445 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 416 in 1990 to 493 in 2020, an increase of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.18%, or an increase of 48 people, from the previous population of 445 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 416 | – | |
| 432 | 0.71% | |
| 446 | 0.69% | |
| 379 | -2.22% | |
| 402 | 2.17% | |
| 445 | 1.95% | |
| 493 | 2.18% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.6470, 125.9080, in the island of Bucas Grande. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 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.