Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur


, is a of the Philippines| in the province of,. According to the, it has a population of people.
Santa Cruz is from Metro Manila and from Vigan City, the provincial capital.

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 went immediately to the top of the highest sand dune and planted a big wooden cross to signify the place has been conquered by the white men. 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.

Barangays

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 49 barangays.

Climate

Demographics

In the, the population of Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, was people, with a density of.