Santa Cruz, Zambales

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Santa Cruz
Municipality
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Official seal of Santa Cruz
Seal
Map of Zambales showing the location of Santa Cruz
Map of Zambales showing the location of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is located in Philippines
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Location within the Philippines
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Country  Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Zambales
District 2nd district of Zambales
Founded 1612
Barangays 25
Government[1]
 • Mayor Conny Marty
Area[2]
 • Total 438.46 km2 (169.29 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 53,867
 • Density 120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s) santacruceño(-a), santacrucero(-a), santacruzano(-a)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 2213
Dialing code 47
Income class 1st class
Website www.santacruz-zambales.com

Santa Cruz is a first class municipality located on the northern edge of the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 53,867 people.[3]

Barangays

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.[2]

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Demographics

Population census of Santa Cruz
Year Pop. ±% p.a.
1990 41,273 —    
1995 43,623 +1.04%
2000 49,269 +2.64%
2007 52,202 +0.80%
2010 53,867 +1.15%
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4]

Education

The town has both public and private schools, including those run by religious organizations, foundations and individuals. The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) - Sta. Cruz Campus is part of the RMTU SYstem operating in the whole Zambales Province, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Educational Teaching and other courses. Columban College - Sta. Cruz campus is part of the Columban College System controlled by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Iba, headed by the Bishop of Diocese of Iba. Santa Cruz Academy is a parochial secondary school operated and controlled by St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Sta. Cruz. The Sta. Cruz High School is operated by the local government and there are Lipay High School, Sta. Cruz South High School, Don Marcelo Marty High School, San Fernando High School, Acoje High School and Guisguis National High School. St. Michael School is a private school that caters Preparatory, Elementary, and High School Education. Children of Zion Montessori School inc. is a private school that caters preparatory up to elementary.

References

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