Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur
| Santa Cruz | |||
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| Municipality | |||
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Santa Cruz Municipal Hall | |||
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 Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of Santa Cruz. | |||
.svg.png)  Santa Cruz Location within the Philippines | |||
| Coordinates: 17°01′12″N 120°28′29″E / 17.02000°N 120.47472°ECoordinates: 17°01′12″N 120°28′29″E / 17.02000°N 120.47472°E | |||
| Country | Philippines | ||
| Region | Ilocos (Region I) | ||
| Province | Ilocos Sur | ||
| District | 2nd District | ||
| Barangays | 49 | ||
| Government[1] | |||
| • Mayor | Teresita Corpus Valle | ||
| Area[2] | |||
| • Total | 88.78 km2 (34.28 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2010)[3] | |||
| • Total | 37,911 | ||
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| ZIP code | 2713 | ||
| Dialing code | 77 | ||
| Income class | 1st class | ||
Santa Cruz is a first class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the latest 2010 census, it has a population of 37,911 people.[3]
Barangays
Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 49 barangays.[2]
- Amarao
- Babayoan
- Bacsayan
- Banay
- Bayugao Este
- Bayugao Oeste
- Besalan
- Bugbuga
- Calaoan
- 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 Weste
- Poblacion Sur
- Quinfermin
- Quinsoriano
- Sagat
- San Antonio
- San Jose
- San Pedro
- Saoat
- Sevilla
- Sidaoen
- Suyo
- Tampugo
- Turod
- Villa Garcia
- Villa Hermosa
- Villa Laurencia
Etymology
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.
Demographics
| Population census of Santa Cruz | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 28,764 | — |
| 1995 | 30,145 | +0.88% |
| 2000 | 34,433 | +2.89% |
| 2007 | 35,906 | +0.58% |
| 2010 | 37,911 | +2.00% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: ILOCOS SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ↑ "Province of Ilocos Sur". Municipality Population Data. LWUA Research Division. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
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