Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur
Municipality in Ilocos Sur, Philippines
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Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz (Ilocano: Ili ti Santa Cruz; Filipino: Bayan ng Santa Cruz), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,296 people.[5]
Santa Cruz | |
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| Municipality of Santa Cruz | |
Santa Cruz Municipal Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Map of Ilocos Sur with Santa Cruz highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Santa Cruz | |
.svg)  Santa Cruz Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 17°05′07″N 120°27′19″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 49 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Teresita C. Valle |
| • Vice Mayor | Virgilio J. Valle |
| • Representative | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 26,840 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 88.78 km2 (34.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 221 m (725 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 41,296 |
| • Density | 465.1/km2 (1,205/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,815 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 10.06 |
| • Revenue |  PHP 963,771,690.40 million (94.25%) (2021) |
| • Assets | PHP 2,590,972.460.57 billion (38.22%) (2021) |
| • Equity | PHP 2,485,844,695.94 billion (42.61%) (2021) |
| • Expenditure | PHP 220,999,649.15 million (31.27%) (2021) |
| • Liabilities |  PHP 105,127,764.63 million (-20.00%) (2021) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative (ISECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2713 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | stacruz-is |
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 immediately went to the top of the highest sand dune and planted a big wooden cross to signify that the place has been conquered (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.
Geography
The Municipality of Santa Cruz is bordered by the municipalities of Santa Lucia and Salcedo to the north, Sigay and Suyo to the east, and Tagudin to the south
Santa Cruz is situated 74.27 kilometres (46.15 mi) from the provincial capital Vigan, and 330.48 kilometres (205.35 mi) from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays
Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 49 barangays. [6] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Amarao
- Babayoan
- Bacsayan
- Banay
- Bayugao Este
- Bayugao Oeste
- Besalan
- Bugbuga
- Calaoaan
- 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 Sur
- Poblacion Weste
- Quinfermin
- Quinsoriano
- Sagat
- San Antonio
- San Jose
- San Pedro
- Saoat
- Sevilla
- Sidaoen
- Suyo
- Tampugo
- Turod
- Villa Garcia
- Villa Hermosa
- Villa Laurencia
Climate
| Climate data for Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
21 (70) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
24 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27 (1.1) |
31 (1.2) |
40 (1.6) |
71 (2.8) |
207 (8.1) |
237 (9.3) |
286 (11.3) |
261 (10.3) |
261 (10.3) |
254 (10.0) |
88 (3.5) |
46 (1.8) |
1,809 (71.3) |
| Average rainy days | 9.4 | 9.3 | 12.7 | 17.0 | 25.4 | 26.8 | 27.4 | 26.1 | 25.0 | 21.0 | 15.5 | 10.6 | 226.2 |
| Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
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In the 2024 census, Santa Cruz had a population of 41,296 people.[13] The population density was 470 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,200/sq mi).
Language
The predominant dialect spoken in Santa Cruz is Ilocano.
Economy
Government
Local government
Santa Cruz, belonging to the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Sur, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Kristine Singson-Meehan |
| Mayor | Teresita C. Valle |
| Vice-Mayor | Virgilio J. Valle |
| Councilors | Cesar D. Javillonar |
| Jeptah Domz J. Gines | |
| Fernando M. Javonillo Jr. | |
| Renato A. Quilop | |
| Nelia S. Gabuat | |
| Benjamin A. Guieb Jr. | |
| Carlos S. Sumbad | |
| Rogelio J. Figuracion | |
Education
The Sta. Cruz Schools District Office governs all educational institutions situated within the municipality.[23]
Primary and elementary schools
- Amarao Elementary School
- Babayoan Elementary School
- Bacsayan Primary School
- Banay Primary School
- Bayugao Primary School
- Besalan Elementary School
- Calaoaan Elementary School
- Caparia-an Elementary School
- Caparia-an UMC Kiddie Center of Excellence
- Daligan Primary School
- Dili Elementary School
- Lantag Elementary School
- Linggawa Primary School
- Nagtenga Elementary School
- Padaoil Elementary School
- Pattiqui-Gabur Sur Elementary School
- Pilar Elementary School
- Pinipin Elementary School
- Quinsoriano Primary School
- Sagat Elementary School
- San Jose Elementary School
- Sevilla Elementary School
- Sidaoen Elementary School
- Sta. Cruz Central School
- Villa Hermosa Elementary School
Secondary schools
- Amarao National High School
- Dili National High School
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy (Sevilla)
- Pascual Rivera Pimentel Memorial Academy
- San Jose High School
- Sta. Cruz Institute
