SANTA CRUZ

Barangay Santa Cruz is one of the 14 barangays in the municipality of San Simon, located in Pampanga, Central Luzon, Philippines. Below is a detailed geographic and demographic profile of the barangay:

📍 Geographic Profile

• Location: Santa Cruz is a rural barangay in the northern section of San Simon, serving as part of the municipality's agricultural and residential zone. 

• Coordinates: Approximately 15.0048° N, 120.7762° E (15° 0′ N, 120° 46′ E).

• Elevation: About 11.5 m (37.7 ft) above sea level.

• Adjacent Barangays: Shares boundaries with San Juan, San Nicolas, San Pedro, Santa Monica, and San Pablo Proper.

👥 Demographic Profile

• Population (2020): 1,509 residents, representing roughly 2.55% of San Simon’s total population.

• Households (2015): 326 households with a total household population of 1,352—averaging 4.15 members per household.

Population by Age Group (2015 Census):

• Most populous cohort: Ages 15–19 — 158 individuals (11.69%)

• Least populous cohort: Ages 80+ — 9 individuals (0.67%)

• Youth Dependency Ratio: 42.07

• Old-Age Dependency Ratio: 6.83

• Total Dependency Ratio: 48.90

• Median Age: 24.86 years

Historical Population Growth:

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• 1990: 726

• 1995: 907 (+4.26%/yr)

• 2000: 1,027 (+2.70%)

• 2007: 1,224 (+2.45%)

• 2010: 1,276 (+1.53%)

• 2015: 1,352 (+1.11%)

• 2020: 1,509 (+2.34%)

Between 2015 and 2020, the barangay grew by 157 residents, an annual growth rate of 2.34%.

🏘️ Community Facilities & Notes

• A rural setting with potential small-scale agriculture and residential properties.

• Elevation and geography suggest low flood risk, aiding in both farming and settlement planning.reddit.comen.wikipedia.org

• Likely includes basic barangay hall and covered court facilities typical of similar barangays.