Santa Cruz, Municipality of Dolores, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Dolores |
| Postal code | 6817 |
| Population (2020) | 542 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0679, 125.3497 (12° 4' North, 125° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.6 meters (129.9 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Dolores, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 542. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Dolores.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 583 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | 117 | 5.31 | |
| 626 | 115 | 5.44 | |
| 231 | 44 | 5.25 | |
| 367 | 94 | 3.90 | |
| 576 | 134 | 4.30 | |
| 583 | 130 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 9.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 13.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 11.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 10.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 7.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 3.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.86% |
| Total | 583 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz fell from 621 in 1990 to 542 in 2020, a decrease of 79 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.52%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 583 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 621 | – | |
| 626 | 0.15% | |
| 231 | -19.25% | |
| 367 | 6.59% | |
| 576 | 17.83% | |
| 583 | 0.23% | |
| 542 | -1.52% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 12.0679, 125.3497, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.6 meters or 129.9 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.