Santa Cruz, Municipality of Giporlos, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Giporlos |
| Postal code | 6811 |
| Population (2020) | 203 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1409, 125.4804 (11° 8' North, 125° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 191.9 meters (629.6 feet) |
Santa Cruz, formerly Cansingkol, is a barangay in the municipality of Giporlos, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 203. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Giporlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 223 broken down into 62 households or an average of 3.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 39 | 5.79 | |
| 224 | 33 | 6.79 | |
| 133 | 26 | 5.12 | |
| 212 | 47 | 4.51 | |
| 198 | 37 | 5.35 | |
| 223 | 62 | 3.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 32 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 13.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 14.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 19 | 8.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 9.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 14 | 6.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 4.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 2.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 1.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.45% |
| Total | 223 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz fell from 226 in 1990 to 203 in 2020, a decrease of 23 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.96%, or a decrease of 20 people, from the previous population of 223 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | – | |
| 224 | -0.17% | |
| 133 | -10.58% | |
| 212 | 6.64% | |
| 198 | -2.46% | |
| 223 | 2.29% | |
| 203 | -1.96% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 11.1409, 125.4804, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 191.9 meters or 629.6 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.