Santa Cruz, Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tanauan |
| Postal code | 6502 |
| Population (2020) | 732 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1249, 125.0221 (11° 7' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Tanauan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 732. This represented 1.27% of the total population of Tanauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 820 broken down into 203 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 587 | 123 | 4.77 | |
| 619 | 125 | 4.95 | |
| 707 | 139 | 5.09 | |
| 837 | 170 | 4.92 | |
| 871 | 175 | 4.98 | |
| 820 | 203 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 15 to 19, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 11.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 10.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 2.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.98% |
| Total | 820 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 587 in 1990 to 732 in 2020, an increase of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.36%, or a decrease of 88 people, from the previous population of 820 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 587 | – | |
| 619 | 1.00% | |
| 707 | 2.89% | |
| 837 | 2.36% | |
| 871 | 1.46% | |
| 820 | -1.14% | |
| 732 | -2.36% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 11.1249, 125.0221, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 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.