Santa Cruz, Municipality of Mahayag, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Mahayag |
| Postal code | 7026 |
| Population (2020) | 1,248 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1360, 123.3907 (8° 8' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.4 meters (103.0 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Mahayag, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,248. This represented 2.59% of the total population of Mahayag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,168 broken down into 248 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,059 | 197 | 5.38 | |
| 1,035 | 184 | 5.63 | |
| 987 | 188 | 5.25 | |
| 1,080 | 214 | 5.05 | |
| 1,019 | 210 | 4.85 | |
| 1,168 | 248 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 148 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 141 | 12.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 12.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 122 | 10.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 101 | 8.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 79 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 4.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,168 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,059 in 1990 to 1,248 in 2020, an increase of 189 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 80 people, from the previous population of 1,168 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,059 | – | |
| 1,035 | -0.43% | |
| 987 | -1.01% | |
| 1,080 | 1.25% | |
| 1,019 | -2.09% | |
| 1,168 | 2.63% | |
| 1,248 | 1.40% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 8.1360, 123.3907, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.4 meters or 103.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Cruz shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Maralag, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Kaangayan, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Guitran, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Boniao, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Timonan, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Pugwan, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Lower Salug Daku, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
- Manguiles, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.