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]
Santa Cruz | |
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| Municipality of Santa Cruz | |
 Santa Cruz Municipal Hall | |
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 Map of Ilocos Sur with Santa Cruz highlighted | |
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.svg)  Santa Cruz Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°05′07″N 120°27′19″E / 17.0853°N 120.4553°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 49 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • mayor of Santa Cruz[*] | Teresita C. Valle |
| • Vice Mayor | Virgilio J. Valle |
| • Representative | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 26,351 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 88.78 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] | |
| • Total | 41,366 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,815 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 10.06 |
| • Revenue |  PHP 963,771,690.40 million (94.25%) (2021) |
| • Assets | PHP 2,590,972.460.57 billion (38.22%) (2021) |
| • Equity | PHP 2,485,844,695.94 billion (42.61%) (2021) |
| • Expenditure | PHP 220,999,649.15 million (31.27%) (2021) |
| • Liabilities |  PHP 105,127,764.63 million (-20.00%) (2021) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2713 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | stacruz-is |
Etymology
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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
editSanta 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
editSanta Cruz is politically subdivided into 49 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- 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 Sur
- Poblacion Weste
- Quinfermin
- Quinsoriano
- Sagat
- San Antonio
- San Jose
- San Pedro
- Saoat
- Sevilla
- Sidaoen
- Suyo
- Tampugo
- Turod
- Villa Garcia
- Villa Hermosa
- Villa Laurencia
Climate
edit| Climate data for Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur | |||||||||||||
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| 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
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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
editPoverty incidence of Santa Cruz
10
20
30
40
2006
33.20 2009
24.03 2012
21.15 2015
14.74 2018
6.94 2021
10.06 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] |
Government
editLocal government
editSanta 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ Municipality of Santa Cruz | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Province: Ilocos Sur". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Santa Cruz: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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