Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro

Santa Cruz, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz (Tagalog: Bayan ng Santa Cruz), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 37,484 people. [3]

Santa Cruz
Municipality
Municipality of Santa Cruz
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Map of Occidental Mindoro with Santa Cruz highlighted
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Santa Cruz
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 13°07′N 120°51′E
Country Philippines
RegionMimaropa (Region IV-B)
ProvinceOccidental Mindoro
DistrictLone District
Founded1949
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMeriam L. Quijano
 • Vice MayorErnesto P. Torreliza
 • RepresentativeJosephine R. Sato
 • Electorate24,330 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total681.40 km2 (263.09 sq mi)
Elevation
9.0 m (29.5 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total37,484
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
 • Households
8,888
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence28.39% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱158,338,787.94 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5105
PSGC
175111000
IDD : area code +63 (0)43
Climate typetropical climate
Native languagesAlangan
Iraya
Tagalog

It was formerly known as Talabasi during the precolonial era.

History

Santa Cruz was created as a pueblo during the Spanish regime. During the American regime, it became a part of Mamburao as a barrio, along with Paluan and Abra de Ilog.

On April 1, 1949, Santa Cruz was created as a municipality once again, by virtue of Executive Order 210, signed by president Elpidio Quirino.

Barangays

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.

  • Alacaak
  • Barahan
  • Casague
  • Dayap
  • Lumangbayan
  • Mulawin
  • Pinagturilan (San Pedro)
  • Poblacion I (Barangay 1)
  • San Vicente
  • Poblacion II (Barangay 2)
  • Kurtinganan

Climate
Climate data for Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 26
(79)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 42
(1.7)		 31
(1.2)		 49
(1.9)		 71
(2.8)		 249
(9.8)		 368
(14.5)		 426
(16.8)		 350
(13.8)		 381
(15.0)		 292
(11.5)		 144
(5.7)		 80
(3.1)		 2,483
(97.8)
Average rainy days 10.2 8.3 11.7 15.9 25.2 27.5 28.9 27.0 27.5 26.0 18.2 13.0 239.4
Source: Meteoblue [5]

Demographics
Population census of Santa Cruz
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 2,907—    
1970 6,281+8.00%
1975 10,166+10.14%
1980 10,903+1.41%
1990 16,675+4.34%
YearPop.±% p.a.
1995 21,911+5.25%
2000 26,887+4.48%
2007 30,402+1.71%
2010 34,544+4.76%
2015 37,484+1.57%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [6] [7][8]

Local government

Elected officials 2013 – 2016:

  • Mayor: Meriam Leycano - Quijano
  • Vice Mayor: Ernesto P. Torreliza
  • Sangguniang Bayan:
    • Xernan C. Malabanan
    • Evangeline R. Umali
    • Annie Nitoy Tria
    • Mark Galsim
    • Leonardo F. Abeleda Jr.
    • Ronie P. Alegria
    • Johnny Ramos
    • Antonio Luis B. de Borja III
  • SB Secretary: Euzaida G. Viray

List of former mayors
  • Santiago Vidal (1952–1955)
  • Teodoro Malabanan (1956–1959)
  • Marta A. Viaña (1960–1963)
  • Florante A. Tria (1964–1967, 1972–1986)
  • Nestor Abeleda (1968–1971)
  • Jesus T. Abeleda (1986)
  • Manuel Miclat (1986–1987)
  • Marceliano Morales (1987–1988)
  • Purificacion T. Abeleda (1988–1992)
  • Artemio S. Abeleda (1992–2001)
  • Filemon M. Galsim (2001–2004, 2007–)
  • Leonardo R. Abeleda (2004–2007)

References
  1.  Municipality of Santa Cruz | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Occidental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Santa Cruz: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  6. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  7. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  8. "Province of Occidental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

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