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Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro
Santa Cruz, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz (Tagalog: Bayan ng Santa Cruz), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 42,417 people.[3]
Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Santa Cruz | |
Bridge in Sta. Cruz | |
Seal | |
Map of Occidental Mindoro with Santa Cruz highlighted | |
Santa Cruz Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°04′59″N 120°43′09″E / 13.0831°N 120.7192°ECoordinates: 13°04′59″N 120°43′09″E / 13.0831°N 120.7192°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | April 1, 1949 |
| Barangays | 11 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Meriam L. Quijano |
| • Vice Mayor | Ernesto P. Torreliza |
| • Representative | Josephine R. Sato |
| • Electorate | 24,360 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 681.40 km2 (263.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9.0 m (29.5 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 158 m (518 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 42,417 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| • Households | 10,592 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 16.80 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 241.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 632.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 277.6 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 268.4 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (OMECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5105 |
| PSGC | 175111000 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
| Native languages | Alangan Iraya Tagalog |
Santa Cruz was formerly known as Talabasi during the precolonial era. It is 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Mamburao.
History
Santa Cruz was created as a pueblo during the Spanish regime. During the American regime, it became a part of Mamburao as a barrio, along with Paluan and Abra de Ilog.
On April 1, 1949, Santa Cruz was created as a municipality once again, by virtue of Executive Order 210, signed by president Elpidio Quirino.
Geography
Barangays
Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.
- Alacaak
- Barahan
- Casague
- Dayap
- Lumangbayan
- Mulawin
- Pinagturilan (San Pedro)
- Poblacion I (Barangay 1)
- San Vicente
- Poblacion II (Barangay 2)
- Kurtinganan
Climate
| Climate data for Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) | 31 (88) | 32 (90) | 31 (88) | 30 (86) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 29 (84) | 30 (86) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 21 (70) | 21 (70) | 22 (72) | 23 (73) | 25 (77) | 26 (79) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 25 (77) | 24 (75) | 23 (73) | 22 (72) | 24 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 42 (1.7) | 31 (1.2) | 49 (1.9) | 71 (2.8) | 249 (9.8) | 368 (14.5) | 426 (16.8) | 350 (13.8) | 381 (15.0) | 292 (11.5) | 144 (5.7) | 80 (3.1) | 2,483 (97.8) |
| Average rainy days | 10.2 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 15.9 | 25.2 | 27.5 | 28.9 | 27.0 | 27.5 | 26.0 | 18.2 | 13.0 | 239.4 |
| Source: Meteoblue[5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,907 | — | |
| 1970 | 6,281 | +8.00% | |
| 1975 | 10,166 | +10.14% | |
| 1980 | 10,903 | +1.41% | |
| 1990 | 16,675 | +4.34% | |
| 1995 | 21,911 | +5.25% | |
| 2000 | 26,887 | +4.48% | |
| 2007 | 30,402 | +1.71% | |
| 2010 | 34,544 | +4.76% | |
| 2015 | 37,484 | +1.57% | |
| 2020 | 42,417 | +2.46% | |
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| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[6][7][8][9] | |||
Economy
Poverty Incidence of Santa Cruz
Graphs are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues. |
Government
Elected officials
Municipal council (2013 – 2016):
- Mayor: Meriam Leycano - Quijano
- Vice Mayor: Ernesto P. Torreliza
- Sangguniang Bayan:
- Xernan C. Malabanan
- Evangeline R. Umali
- Annie Nitoy Tria
- Mark Galsim
- Leonardo F. Abeleda Jr.
- Ronie P. Alegria
- Johnny Ramos
- Antonio Luis B. de Borja III
- SB Secretary: Euzaida G. Viray
List of former chief executives
- Santiago Vidal (1952–1955)
- Teodoro Malabanan (1956–1959)
- Marta A. Viaña (1960–1963)
- Florante A. Tria (1964–1967, 1972–1986)
- Nestor Abeleda (1968–1971)
- Jesus T. Abeleda (1986)
- Manuel Miclat (1986–1987)
- Marceliano Morales (1987–1988)
- Purificacion T. Abeleda (1988–1992)
- Artemio S. Abeleda (1992–2001)
- Filemon M. Galsim (2001–2004, 2007–)
- Leonardo R. Abeleda (2004–2007)
References
- ^ 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. (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "MIMAROPA". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Santa Cruz: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. 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. NSO.
- ^ "Province of Occidental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
External links
- Santa Cruz Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Local Governance Performance Management System