Santa Cruz, City of Maasin, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| City | Maasin |
| Postal code | 6600 |
| Population (2020) | 871 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2162, 124.8761 (10° 13' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.6 meters (408.8 feet) |
Santa Cruz is a barangay in the city of Maasin, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 871. This represented 1.00% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Santa Cruz in the 2015 Census was 863 broken down into 187 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 797 | 139 | 5.73 | |
| 654 | 134 | 4.88 | |
| 711 | 152 | 4.68 | |
| 838 | 185 | 4.53 | |
| 827 | 198 | 4.18 | |
| 863 | 187 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Santa Cruz is 10 to 14, with 95 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 6.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 9.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 11.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 6.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 5.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 3.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.74% |
| Total | 863 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Santa Cruz grew from 797 in 1990 to 871 in 2020, an increase of 74 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.19%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 863 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 797 | – | |
| 654 | -3.64% | |
| 711 | 1.81% | |
| 838 | 2.29% | |
| 827 | -0.48% | |
| 863 | 0.81% | |
| 871 | 0.19% |
Location
Santa Cruz is situated at approximately 10.2162, 124.8761, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.6 meters or 408.8 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.