Cruz, Municipality of Barotac Nuevo, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Barotac Nuevo |
| Postal code | 5007 |
| Population (2020) | 1,283 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8791, 122.7068 (10° 53' North, 122° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.4 meters (47.2 feet) |
Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Barotac Nuevo, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,283. This represented 2.21% of the total population of Barotac Nuevo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,226 broken down into 262 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 816 | 161 | 5.07 | |
| 792 | 167 | 4.74 | |
| 893 | 189 | 4.72 | |
| 1,040 | 230 | 4.52 | |
| 1,078 | 251 | 4.29 | |
| 1,226 | 262 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cruz is 5 to 9, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 6.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 10.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 9.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 6.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 83 | 6.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 5.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 2.20% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.71% |
| Total | 1,226 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Cruz grew from 816 in 1990 to 1,283 in 2020, an increase of 467 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.96%, or an increase of 57 people, from the previous population of 1,226 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 816 | – | |
| 792 | -0.56% | |
| 893 | 2.61% | |
| 1,040 | 2.12% | |
| 1,078 | 1.31% | |
| 1,226 | 2.48% | |
| 1,283 | 0.96% |
Location
Cruz is situated at approximately 10.8791, 122.7068, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.4 meters or 47.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.