Santa Cruz, Municipality of Carmen, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Carmen |
| Postal code | 8315 |
| Population (2020) | 1,097 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2347, 126.0062 (9° 14' North, 126° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Carmen, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,097. This represented 9.36% of the total population of Carmen.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 986 broken down into 233 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 874 | 158 | 5.53 | |
| 866 | 172 | 5.03 | |
| 956 | 175 | 5.46 | |
| 972 | 184 | 5.28 | |
| 938 | 209 | 4.49 | |
| 986 | 233 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 8.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 11.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 8.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 7.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.22% |
| Total | 986 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 874 in 1990 to 1,097 in 2020, an increase of 223 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.27%, or an increase of 111 people, from the previous population of 986 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 874 | – | |
| 866 | -0.17% | |
| 956 | 2.14% | |
| 972 | 0.23% | |
| 938 | -1.29% | |
| 986 | 0.95% | |
| 1,097 | 2.27% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.2347, 126.0062, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.1 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.