Santa Cruz, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz (Tagalog: Bayan ng Santa Cruz), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,692 people.[3]
Santa Cruz | |
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| Municipality of Santa Cruz | |
 Municipal Hall | |
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 Map of Marinduque with Santa Cruz highlighted | |
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.svg)  Santa Cruz Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°29′N 122°02′E / 13.48°N 122.03°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Marinduque |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1609 |
| Barangays | 55 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Marissa Red-Martinez |
| • Vice Mayor | Medwin R. Manuel |
| • Representative | Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 39,773 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 270.77 km2 (104.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 663 m (2,175 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 54,692 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| • Households | 14,358 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 20.67 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 224.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 556.3 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 183.9 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 145.9 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Marinduque Electric Cooperative (MARELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 4902 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)42 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
History
editRepublic Act No. 204, approved May 28, 1948, converted the sitios of Angas of the barrio of Tagum, Biga of the barrio of Alobo, Kamandungan of the barrio of Lusok, Kilokilo of the barrio of San Antonio, and Makulapnit of the barrio of Devilla to regular and independent barrios.[5]
In 1953, the sitio of Baguidbirin was converted into a barrio.[6]
Geography
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The municipal jurisdiction also includes the islands of Maniwaya, Mongpong, Salomague, and Santa Cruz (also known as Polo Island), as well as several minor islets. Santa Cruz is 29 kilometres (18 mi) from Boac.
Barangays
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Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 55 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
In 1957 the sitio of Kalangkang, barrio of Kasily, was converted into a barangay.[8]
- Alobo
- Angas
- Aturan
- Bagong Silang Pob. (2nd Zone)
- Baguidbirin
- Baliis
- Balogo
- Banahaw Pob. (3rd Zone Pob.)
- Bangcuangan
- Banogbog
- Biga
- Botilao
- Buyabod
- Dating Bayan
- Devilla
- Dolores
- Haguimit
- Hupi
- Ipil
- Jolo
- Kaganhao
- Kalangkang
- Kamandugan
- Kasily
- Kilo-kilo
- Kinyaman
- Labo
- Lamesa
- Landy(Perez)
- Lapu-lapu Pob. (5th Zone)
- Libjo
- Lipa
- Lusok
- Maharlika Pob. (1st Zone)
- Makulapnit
- Maniwaya
- Manlibunan
- Masaguisi
- Masalukot
- Matalaba
- Mongpong
- Morales
- Napo (Malabon)
- Pag-Asa Pob. (4th Zone)
- Pantayin
- Polo
- Pulong-Parang
- Punong
- San Antonio
- San Isidro
- Tagum
- Tamayo
- Tambangan
- Tawiran
- Taytay
Climate
edit| Climate data for Santa Cruz, Marinduque | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 31 (1.2) |
23 (0.9) |
25 (1.0) |
30 (1.2) |
85 (3.3) |
145 (5.7) |
182 (7.2) |
153 (6.0) |
172 (6.8) |
150 (5.9) |
113 (4.4) |
68 (2.7) |
1,177 (46.3) |
| Average rainy days | 11.3 | 8.5 | 9.7 | 11.3 | 18.3 | 23.2 | 26.6 | 25.4 | 25.9 | 24.2 | 19.7 | 15.2 | 219.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue[9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 16,350 | — |
| 1918 | 16,681 | +0.13% |
| 1939 | 24,537 | +1.85% |
| 1948 | 27,430 | +1.25% |
| 1960 | 32,765 | +1.49% |
| 1970 | 41,300 | +2.34% |
| 1975 | 49,274 | +3.60% |
| 1980 | 51,846 | +1.02% |
| 1990 | 52,926 | +0.21% |
| 1995 | 56,991 | +1.40% |
| 2000 | 60,055 | +1.13% |
| 2007 | 61,322 | +0.29% |
| 2010 | 55,673 | −3.46% |
| 2015 | 56,408 | +0.25% |
| 2020 | 54,692 | −0.61% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Santa Cruz, Marinduque, was 54,692 people,[3] with a density of 200 inhabitants per square kilometre or 520 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
editPoverty incidence of Santa Cruz
10
20
30
40
50
2006
40.90 2009
30.57 2012
12.66 2015
15.62 2018
13.54 2021
20.67 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] |
Transportation
editAccess to the municipality:
- Via sea - Balanacan Port Mogpog (ferry coming from Lucena, ro/ro and fastcrafts)
- Via air - Marinduque Airport-(Cebu Pacific Operate by Cebgo) Starts Operation on April 1, 2019- Jeepney to Santa Cruz via Boac
Sister cities
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Valenzuela City, Philippines (2008)- Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines (2008)
- Naval, Biliran, Philippines (2008)
- Jolo, Sulu, Philippines (2010)
- Basco, Batanes, Philippines (2010)
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). "Mimaropa". 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.
- ^ "An act converting the sitios of Angas, Biga, Kamandungan, Kilokilo and Makulapnit of the municipality of Santa Cruz, province of Marinduque, into independent barrios". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Barrio of Baguidbirin in the Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Marinduque". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "Province: Marinduque". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "An Act Converting the Sitio of Kalangkang, Barrio of Kasily, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Marinduque, into a Barrio to Be Known As the Barrio of Kalangkang of Said Municipality". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "Santa Cruz: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ "Province of Marinduque". 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.
External links
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