Santa Cruz Viejo, 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) | 5,063 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.5342, 123.1057 (9° 32' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.9 meters (68.6 feet) |
Santa Cruz Viejo is a barangay in the city of Tanjay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,063. This represented 6.13% of the total population of Tanjay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz Viejo in the 2015 Census was 5,186 broken down into 1,171 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,489 | 816 | 5.50 | |
| 4,538 | 888 | 5.11 | |
| 4,892 | 971 | 5.04 | |
| 5,185 | 1,045 | 4.96 | |
| 5,330 | 1,171 | 4.55 | |
| 5,186 | 1,171 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz Viejo is 20 to 24, with 495 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 78 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 108 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 355 | 6.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 445 | 8.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 478 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 490 | 9.45% |
| 20 to 24 | 495 | 9.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 391 | 7.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 283 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 296 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 333 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 326 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 304 | 5.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 246 | 4.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 212 | 4.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 146 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 99 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 101 | 1.95% |
| 80 and over | 78 | 1.50% |
| Total | 5,186 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz Viejo grew from 4,491 in 1990 to 5,063 in 2020, an increase of 572 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.50%, or a decrease of 123 people, from the previous population of 5,186 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,491 | – | |
| 4,548 | 0.24% | |
| 4,892 | 1.58% | |
| 5,185 | 0.81% | |
| 5,397 | 1.47% | |
| 5,186 | -0.76% | |
| 5,063 | -0.50% |
Location
Santa Cruz Viejo is situated at approximately 9.5342, 123.1057, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.9 meters or 68.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Cruz Viejo 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.