Santa Cruz, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 258 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1385, 125.5794 (11° 8' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.5 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 258. This represented 1.17% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 257 broken down into 55 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 22 | 5.77 | |
| 181 | 29 | 6.24 | |
| 178 | 30 | 5.93 | |
| 205 | 38 | 5.39 | |
| 223 | 43 | 5.19 | |
| 257 | 55 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 20 to 24, with 32 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 3.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 31 | 12.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 22 | 8.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 12.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 12.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 5.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 5.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 2.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 7.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.78% |
| Total | 257 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 127 in 1990 to 258 in 2020, an increase of 131 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 1 people, from the previous population of 257 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | – | |
| 181 | 6.86% | |
| 178 | -0.36% | |
| 205 | 1.97% | |
| 223 | 3.11% | |
| 257 | 2.74% | |
| 258 | 0.08% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 11.1385, 125.5794, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.5 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.