Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur

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Santa Cruz
Municipality
Municipality of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Municipal Hall
Santa Cruz Municipal Hall
Flag of Santa Cruz
Flag
Official seal of Santa Cruz
Seal
Map of Ilocos Sur with Santa Cruz highlighted
Map of Ilocos Sur with Santa Cruz highlighted
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Santa Cruz is located in Philippines
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 17°05′N 120°27′E / 17.08°N 120.45°E / 17.08; 120.45Coordinates: 17°05′N 120°27′E / 17.08°N 120.45°E / 17.08; 120.45
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region
ProvinceIlocos Sur
District 2nd district
Barangays49 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorTeresita C. Valle
 • Vice MayorVirgilio J. Valle
 • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate25,838 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total88.78 km2 (34.28 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Highest elevation
221 m (725 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total41,366
 • Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
 • Households
8,851
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence14.74% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱488,470,773.79 (2020)
 • Assets₱1,874,496,958.30 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱164,611,532.49 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱131,424,303.61 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityIlocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
2713
PSGC
012924000
IDD : area code +63 (0)77
Native languagesIlocano
Tagalog
Websitestacruz-is.gov.ph

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz (Ilocano: Ili ti Santa Cruz; Filipino: Bayan ng Santa Cruz), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,366 people. [3]

Etymology[]

The place now known as Santa Cruz was the site where Captain Juan de Salcedo landed to get provisions, especially water, on his way to pacify the North. As soon as they came ashore, his men went immediately to the top of the highest sand dune and planted a big wooden cross to signify the place has been conquered by the white men (like what they did later in Santa Catalina). This cross is visible to mariners passing by, often describing the place as "Santa Cruz." The cross may have vanished, but the name Santa Cruz stuck, especially with natives who became Christians.

Geography[]

Santa Cruz is 333 kilometres (207 mi) from Metro Manila and 74 kilometres (46 mi) from Vigan City, the provincial capital.

Barangays[]

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 49 barangays. [5]

  • Amarao
  • Babayoan
  • Bacsayan
  • Banay
  • Bayugao Este
  • Bayugao Oeste
  • Besalan
  • Bugbuga
  • Calaoaan
  • Camanggaan
  • Candalican
  • Capariaan
  • Casilagan
  • Coscosnong
  • Daligan
  • Dili
  • Gabor Norte
  • Gabor Sur
  • Lalong
  • Lantag
  • Las-ud
  • Mambog
  • Mantanas
  • Nagtengnga
  • Padaoil
  • Paratong
  • Pattiqui
  • Pidpid
  • Pilar
  • Pinipin
  • Poblacion Este
  • Poblacion Norte
  • Poblacion Weste
  • Poblacion Sur
  • Quinfermin
  • Quinsoriano
  • Sagat
  • San Antonio
  • San Jose
  • San Pedro
  • Saoat
  • Sevilla
  • Sidaoen
  • Suyo
  • Tampugo
  • Turod
  • Villa Garcia
  • Villa Hermosa
  • Villa Laurencia

Climate[]

Climate data for Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86) 		31
(88) 		33
(91) 		34
(93) 		32
(90) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		31
(88) 		31
(88)
Average low °C (°F) 20
(68) 		21
(70) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		23
(73) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 27
(1.1) 		31
(1.2) 		40
(1.6) 		71
(2.8) 		207
(8.1) 		237
(9.3) 		286
(11.3) 		261
(10.3) 		261
(10.3) 		254
(10.0) 		88
(3.5) 		46
(1.8) 		1,809
(71.3)
Average rainy days 9.4 9.3 12.7 17.0 25.4 26.8 27.4 26.1 25.0 21.0 15.5 10.6 226.2
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally) [6]

Demographics[]

Population census of Santa Cruz
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,533—    
1918 12,672+2.67%
1939 12,948+0.10%
1948 13,799+0.71%
1960 16,954+1.73%
1970 20,459+1.89%
1975 22,688+2.10%
1980 23,027+0.30%
1990 28,764+2.25%
1995 30,145+0.88%
2000 34,433+2.89%
2007 35,906+0.58%
2010 37,911+2.00%
2015 39,868+0.96%
2020 41,366+0.73%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [7] [8] [9][10]

In the 2020 census, Santa Cruz had a population of 41,366. [3] The population density was 470 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,200/sq mi).

Economy[]


References[]

  1. ^  Municipality of Santa Cruz | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  5. ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Santa Cruz: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  10. ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  12. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  13. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  14. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

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