Santa Cruz, Municipality of Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Tayasan |
| Postal code | 6211 |
| Population (2020) | 829 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9503, 123.1778 (9° 57' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.9 meters (62.0 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Tayasan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 829. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Tayasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 721 broken down into 187 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 627 | 112 | 5.60 | |
| 657 | 132 | 4.98 | |
| 736 | 137 | 5.37 | |
| 722 | 180 | 4.01 | |
| 692 | 170 | 4.07 | |
| 721 | 187 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 7.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 5.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 5.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 5.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 6.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 5.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.50% |
| Total | 721 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 627 in 1990 to 829 in 2020, an increase of 202 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.98%, or an increase of 108 people, from the previous population of 721 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 627 | – | |
| 657 | 0.88% | |
| 736 | 2.46% | |
| 722 | -0.26% | |
| 692 | -1.53% | |
| 721 | 0.78% | |
| 829 | 2.98% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 9.9503, 123.1778, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.9 meters or 62.0 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.