Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur
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Municipality | |||
Santa Cruz Municipal Hall
Santa Cruz Municipal Hall
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{{#property:P242}} Map of Ilocos Sur showing the location of Santa Cruz. |
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Location within the Philippines | |||
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Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] | ||
Region | Ilocos (Region I) | ||
Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] | ||
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 | {{#property:P281}} | ||
Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} | ||
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]
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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
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- Pasyalang Ilocos Sur
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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