SANTA CRUZ

Barangay Santa Cruz is one of the 27 barangays in the first-class municipality of Magalang, Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines.

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Positioned within Magalang’s poblacion (urban core), Santa Cruz spans the Magalang–Concepcion Road and adjacent streets. It serves as a central hub for commerce and community life.

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.2070° N, 120.6646° E (15° 12′ N, 120° 40′ E).

• Elevation: Around 42.6 m (139.8 ft) above sea level. 

• Adjacent Barangays: Borders San Pablo, San Vicente, San Nicolas 1st, San Nicolas 2nd, Ayala, San Francisco, Camias, and Buensuceso (Arayat).

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 7,318 residents, representing 5.89% of Magalang’s total population of 124,188.

• Households (2015): 1,392 households with a household population of 6,396—averaging 4.59 members per household. 

Age Distribution (2015 Census):

• Largest cohort: Ages 10–14 – 675 individuals (10.55%)

• Smallest cohort: Ages 80+ – 57 individuals (0.89%)

• Dependency Ratios: Youth 43.48; Elderly 9.16; Total 52.64

• Median Age: 26.57 years 

Historical Population Growth (1990–2020)

1990: 3,857  

1995: 4,790 (+4.14%/yr)  

2000: 5,326 (+2.30%)  

2007: 6,308 (+2.36%)  

2010: 6,272 (–0.21%)  

2015: 6,396 (+0.37%)  

2020: 7,318 (+2.88%)

From 2015 to 2020, the barangay added 922 residents—an annual growth of 2.88%. 

💰 Land Valuation (2025 Zonal Values):

• Along barangay roads (Class CR): ₱3,200–₱5,250/m²

• Residential lots (Class RR): ₱1,945–₱3,075/m²

• Interior residential lots: ₱955/m²

• Agricultural (A50): ₱350/m²

🏘️ Community Facilities & Infrastructure

• Barangay Hall & Covered Court: Centrally located, adjacent to municipal hall with easy access to Clark Global City (~10 km away). 

• Local Schools & Subdivisions: Notable nearby subdivisions include Marbea Park and Guanzon Subdivision, which fall under higher zonal rates. 

📈 Summary & Insights
Santa Cruz is a significant urban barangay in Magalang’s poblacion—densely populated, with steady growth (~2.9% annually from 2015–2020). Its young median age (~26 years) signals a vibrant demographic. Land values are comparatively high in urban lots and subdivisions but drop sharply in interior or agricultural zones. Notably, market listings in Pampanga often exceed zonal values by 2–3× or more, especially in developing areas.