Santa Cruz, Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Policarpo |
| Postal code | 6821 |
| Population (2020) | 370 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2106, 125.4413 (12° 13' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.0 meters (242.8 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 370. This represented 2.41% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 367 broken down into 91 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 48 | 5.10 | |
| 286 | 59 | 4.85 | |
| 317 | 56 | 5.66 | |
| 308 | 64 | 4.81 | |
| 303 | 67 | 4.52 | |
| 367 | 91 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 53 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 | 13 | 3.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 12.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 11.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 14.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 3.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total | 367 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 245 in 1990 to 370 in 2020, an increase of 125 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.17%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 367 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | – | |
| 286 | 2.94% | |
| 317 | 2.23% | |
| 308 | -0.40% | |
| 303 | -0.59% | |
| 367 | 3.72% | |
| 370 | 0.17% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 12.2106, 125.4413, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.0 meters or 242.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Santa Cruz shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pangpang, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Binogawan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Bahay, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Alugan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Cajagwayan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Cadian, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Alang-alang, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Iwayan, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Nadacpan, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Bangon, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Saurong, Oras, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.