Santa Cruz, Municipality of Batuan, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Batuan |
| Postal code | 6318 |
| Population (2020) | 1,305 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8136, 124.1353 (9° 49' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 260.0 meters (853.0 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Batuan, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,305. This represented 9.43% of the total population of Batuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,180 broken down into 260 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,091 | 173 | 6.31 | |
| 1,124 | 186 | 6.04 | |
| 1,247 | 223 | 5.59 | |
| 1,282 | 243 | 5.28 | |
| 1,171 | 255 | 4.59 | |
| 1,180 | 260 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 7.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 13.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 156 | 13.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 8.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 5.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 72 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 3.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.95% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 2.12% |
| Total | 1,180 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,091 in 1990 to 1,305 in 2020, an increase of 214 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 125 people, from the previous population of 1,180 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,091 | – | |
| 1,124 | 0.56% | |
| 1,247 | 2.25% | |
| 1,282 | 0.38% | |
| 1,171 | -3.24% | |
| 1,180 | 0.15% | |
| 1,305 | 2.14% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.8136, 124.1353, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 260.0 meters or 853.0 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.