Santa Cruz, Municipality of Jaro, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Jaro |
| Postal code | 6527 |
| Population (2020) | 1,541 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1534, 124.8315 (11° 9' North, 124° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 67.1 meters (220.1 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Jaro, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,541. This represented 3.52% of the total population of Jaro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 1,665 broken down into 393 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,353 | 261 | 5.18 | |
| 1,366 | 285 | 4.79 | |
| 1,420 | 286 | 4.97 | |
| 1,504 | 290 | 5.19 | |
| 1,583 | 346 | 4.58 | |
| 1,665 | 393 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 190 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 139 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 186 | 11.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 177 | 10.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 166 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 112 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 5.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 5.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.08% |
| Total | 1,665 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 1,353 in 1990 to 1,541 in 2020, an increase of 188 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.62%, or a decrease of 124 people, from the previous population of 1,665 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,353 | – | |
| 1,366 | 0.18% | |
| 1,423 | 0.88% | |
| 1,504 | 0.77% | |
| 1,583 | 1.88% | |
| 1,665 | 0.97% | |
| 1,541 | -1.62% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 11.1534, 124.8315, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 67.1 meters or 220.1 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.