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′07″N 120°27′19″E / 17.0853°N 120.4553°E / 17.0853; 120.4553
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
 • Electorate26,351 voters (2022)
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
9,815
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
6.94
% (2018)[4]
 • RevenueIncrease PHP 963,771,690.40 million (94.25%) (2021)
 • AssetsIncrease PHP 2,590,972.460.57 billion (38.22%) (2021)
 • EquityIncrease PHP 2,485,844,695.94 billion (42.61%) (2021)
 • ExpenditureIncrease PHP 220,999,649.15 million (31.27%) (2021)
 • LiabilitiesDecrease PHP 105,127,764.63 million (-20.00%) (2021)
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

Aerial view of Santa Cruz, 1923

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. It is bordered to the north by the municipality of Santa Lucia and Salcedo to the north, Sigay and Suyo to the east and Tagudin to the south

Barangays

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 49 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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

Poverty Incidence of Santa Cruz
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12]
[13][14][15][16][17]


Government

Local government

Main article: Sangguniang Bayan

Santa Cruz, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.

Elected officials

Members of the Municipal Council
(2019–2022)[18]
Position Name
Congressman Kristine Singson-Meehan
Mayor Teresita C. Valle
Vice-Mayor Virgilio J. Valle
Councilors Cesar D. Javillonar
Jeptah Domz J. Gines
Fernando M. Javonillo Jr.
Renato A. Quilop
Nelia S. Gabuat
Benjamin A. Guieb Jr.
Carlos S. Sumbad
Rogelio J. Figuracion

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. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  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. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region I (Ilocos Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. 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. National Statistics Office.((cite encyclopedia)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  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 December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  18. ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.

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