Santa Cruz Nuevo, City of Tanjay, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Tanjay |
| Postal code | 6204 |
| Population (2020) | 4,975 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.5189, 123.0769 (9° 31' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 313.1 meters (1,027.2 feet) |
Santa Cruz Nuevo is a barangay in the city of Tanjay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,975. This represented 6.02% of the total population of Tanjay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz Nuevo in the 2015 Census was 4,500 broken down into 1,056 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,158 | 732 | 5.68 | |
| 4,864 | 866 | 5.62 | |
| 4,256 | 822 | 5.18 | |
| 4,282 | 911 | 4.70 | |
| 4,167 | 971 | 4.29 | |
| 4,500 | 1,056 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz Nuevo is 10 to 14, with 532 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 43 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 91 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 428 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 478 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 532 | 11.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 425 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 374 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 297 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 236 | 5.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 250 | 5.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 228 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 235 | 5.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 235 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 209 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 188 | 4.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 115 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 71 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 0.96% |
| Total | 4,500 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz Nuevo grew from 4,158 in 1990 to 4,975 in 2020, an increase of 817 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.13%, or an increase of 475 people, from the previous population of 4,500 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,158 | – | |
| 4,864 | 2.98% | |
| 4,256 | -2.82% | |
| 4,282 | 0.08% | |
| 4,167 | -0.99% | |
| 4,500 | 1.47% | |
| 4,975 | 2.13% |
Location
Santa Cruz Nuevo is situated at approximately 9.5189, 123.0769, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 313.1 meters or 1,027.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Cruz Nuevo 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.