Santa Cruz, Zambales
Santa Cruz | |
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| Municipality of Santa Cruz | |
 Sta. Cruz proper | |
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 Map of Zambales with Santa Cruz highlighted | |
.svg)  Santa Cruz Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 15°46′N 119°55′E / 15.77°N 119.92°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | Central Luzon |
| Province | Zambales |
| District | 2nd district of Zambales |
| Founded | 1612 |
| Barangays | 25 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Luisito E. Marty |
| • Electorate | 41,166 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 438.46 km2 (169.29 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 63,839 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2213 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)47 |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| Revenue (₱) | ₱ 259.3 million (2020) |
| Native languages | Sambal Ilocano Tagalog |
Santa Cruz, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 63,839 people.[3]
Barangays
Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. [2]
- Babuyan
- Bangcol
- Bayto
- Biay
- Bolitoc
- Bulawon
- Canaynayan
- Gama
- Guinabon
- Guisguis
- Lipay
- Lomboy
- Lucapon North
- Lucapon South
- Malabago
- Naulo
- Pagatpat
- Pamonoran
- Poblacion North
- Poblacion South
- Sabang
- San Fernando
- Tabalong
- Tubotubo North
- Tubotubo South
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5,952 | — |
| 1918 | 8,458 | +2.37% |
| 1939 | 11,194 | +1.34% |
| 1948 | 14,613 | +3.01% |
| 1960 | 20,809 | +2.99% |
| 1970 | 28,282 | +3.11% |
| 1975 | 32,307 | +2.70% |
| 1980 | 35,665 | +2.00% |
| 1990 | 41,273 | +1.47% |
| 1995 | 43,623 | +1.04% |
| 2000 | 49,269 | +2.64% |
| 2007 | 52,202 | +0.80% |
| 2010 | 53,867 | +1.15% |
| 2015 | 58,151 | +1.47% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Santa Cruz, Zambales, was 63,839 people,[3] with a density of 150 inhabitants per square kilometre or 390 inhabitants per square mile.
Education
The town has both public and private schools, including those run by religious organizations, foundations and individuals. The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) - Sta. Cruz Campus is part of the RMTU SYstem operating in the whole Zambales Province, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Educational Teaching and other courses. Columban College - Sta. Cruz campus is part of the Columban College System controlled by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Iba, headed by the Bishop of Diocese of Iba. Santa Cruz Academy is a parochial secondary school operated and controlled by St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Sta. Cruz. The Sta. Cruz High School is operated by the local government and there are Lipay High School, Sta. Cruz South High School, Don Marcelo Marty High School, San Fernando High School, Acoje High School and Guisguis National High School. St. Michael School is a private school that caters Preparatory, Elementary, and High School Education. Children of Zion Montessori School inc. is a private school that caters preparatory up to elementary.
References
- ^ Municipality of Santa Cruz | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Zambales". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". 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) - ^ "Province of Zambales". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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Places adjacent to Santa Cruz, Zambales | |
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 Province of Zambales | |
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