Santa Cruz, Municipality of Matuguinao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Matuguinao |
| Postal code | 6708 |
| Population (2020) | 184 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1777, 124.8922 (12° 11' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 150.9 meters (495.1 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the municipality of Matuguinao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 184. This represented 2.50% of the total population of Matuguinao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 168 broken down into 36 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 19 | 4.79 | |
| 128 | 21 | 6.10 | |
| 143 | 21 | 6.81 | |
| 136 | 22 | 6.18 | |
| 128 | 23 | 5.57 | |
| 168 | 36 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 5 to 9, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 55 to 59, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 12.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 17.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 20 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 20 | 11.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 13.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 8.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 3.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 4 | 2.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 4 | 2.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.19% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.60% |
| Total | 168 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 91 in 1990 to 184 in 2020, an increase of 93 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.93%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 168 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | – | |
| 128 | 6.60% | |
| 143 | 2.40% | |
| 136 | -0.69% | |
| 128 | -2.18% | |
| 168 | 5.31% | |
| 184 | 1.93% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 12.1777, 124.8922, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 150.9 meters or 495.1 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.