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The Municipality of Santa Cruz is now a part of (Metropolitan Davao) Metro Davao.
The Municipality of Santa Cruz is now a part of (Metropolitan Davao) Metro Davao.


Region XI : Davao del Sur
Region XI : Davao del Sur
About Sta. Cruz Geography
About Sta. Cruz Geography


Sta. Cruz situates in the Northern part of Davao del Sur. Bounded by Davao City on the north and south by the city of Digos. After undergoing several political subdivisions, 27,960 hectares of land was left representing 6.7% of the total land area of Davao del Sur. Forest land comprises 60% and the rest includes the 8 coastal barangays in the area.
Sta. Cruz situates in the Northern part of Davao del Sur. Bounded by Davao City on the north and south by the city of Digos. After undergoing several political subdivisions, 27,960 hectares of land was left representing 6.7% of the total land area of Davao del Sur. Forest land comprises 60% and the rest includes the 8 coastal barangays in the area.
Town History
Town History


Sta. Cruz is the oldest town in Davao del Sur. The first municipality created South of Davao, called the Investors’ Haven of Davao del Sur because of its prevailing healthv investment climate in the last decade. Today the present of large investors like the San Miguel Corporation, Coco Davao Inc., Franklin Baker Co., are just a manifestation that investors believed and had situated their businesses in the locality. Through aggressive and coordinated efforts of the LGUs, NGAs, NGOs and other concern citizens in the locality full industrialization is foreseen in the next decade.
Sta. Cruz is the oldest town in Davao del Sur. The first municipality created South of Davao, called the Investors’ Haven of Davao del Sur because of its prevailing healthv investment climate in the last decade. Today the present of large investors like the San Miguel Corporation, Coco Davao Inc., Franklin Baker Co., are just a manifestation that investors believed and had situated their businesses in the locality. Through aggressive and coordinated efforts of the LGUs, NGAs, NGOs and other concern citizens in the locality full industrialization is foreseen in the next decade.

Population :71,153
Population :71,153
Language: Tagalog, Cebuano, Tausog, iLonggo, Waray
Language: Tagalog, Cebuano, Tausog, iLonggo, Waray
Major Industries: Banana, Coconut, Seaweed
Major Industries: Banana, Coconut, Seaweed


Places to Visit/Landmarks
===Places to Visit/Landmarks===
Scenic Spots : Pasig Island ,Todaya Falls
Scenic Spots : Pasig Island ,Todaya Falls
Restaurants : Talisay Seafood Chain of Stores
Restaurants : Talisay Seafood Chain of Stores
Resorts : Bacolod Beach Resort
Resorts : Bacolod Beach Resort


Name of Mayor :Atty. Joel Ray L. Lopez
Name of Mayor :Atty. Joel Ray L. Lopez
Address :Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
Address :Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
Famouse Personalities: Bendigo Family, Mabao Family,
Famous Personalities: Bendigo Family, Mabao Family.

==Barangays==
==Barangays==
Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 18 [[barangay]]s.
Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 18 [[barangay]]s.


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* Astorga* Bato* Coronon* Darong* Inawayan* Jose Rizal* Matutungan* Melilia* Zone I (Pob.)
* Astorga* Bato* Coronon* Darong* Inawayan* Jose Rizal* Matutungan* Melilia* Zone I (Pob.)
</td><td valign=top>* Saliducon* Sibulan* Sinoron* Tagabuli* Tibolo* Tuban
</td><td valign=top>* Saliducon* Sibulan* Sinoron* Tagabuli* Tibolo* Tuban
* Zone II (Pob.)consists of the following barrios: Balalan,Loay,Lubo,Lote Quiait(Kyawit),New Victor,Escandor,Carmen,Dioloy,Townsite
* Zone II (Pob.)consists of the following barrios: Balalan,Loay,Lubo,Lote Quiait(Kyawit),New Victor,Escandor,Carmen,Dioloy,Townsite

Revision as of 19:57, 12 October 2008

Map of Davao del Sur showing the location of Santa Cruz
Map of Davao del Sur showing the location of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 67,317 people in 13,881 households.

The Municipality of Santa Cruz is now a part of (Metropolitan Davao) Metro Davao.

Region XI : Davao del Sur About Sta. Cruz Geography

Sta. Cruz situates in the Northern part of Davao del Sur. Bounded by Davao City on the north and south by the city of Digos. After undergoing several political subdivisions, 27,960 hectares of land was left representing 6.7% of the total land area of Davao del Sur. Forest land comprises 60% and the rest includes the 8 coastal barangays in the area. Town History

Sta. Cruz is the oldest town in Davao del Sur. The first municipality created South of Davao, called the Investors’ Haven of Davao del Sur because of its prevailing healthv investment climate in the last decade. Today the present of large investors like the San Miguel Corporation, Coco Davao Inc., Franklin Baker Co., are just a manifestation that investors believed and had situated their businesses in the locality. Through aggressive and coordinated efforts of the LGUs, NGAs, NGOs and other concern citizens in the locality full industrialization is foreseen in the next decade.

Population :71,153 Language: Tagalog, Cebuano, Tausog, iLonggo, Waray Major Industries: Banana, Coconut, Seaweed

Places to Visit/Landmarks

Scenic Spots : Pasig Island ,Todaya Falls Restaurants : Talisay Seafood Chain of Stores Resorts : Bacolod Beach Resort

Name of Mayor :Atty. Joel Ray L. Lopez Address :Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur Famous Personalities: Bendigo Family, Mabao Family.

Barangays

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.

  • Astorga* Bato* Coronon* Darong* Inawayan* Jose Rizal* Matutungan* Melilia* Zone I (Pob.)
* Saliducon* Sibulan* Sinoron* Tagabuli* Tibolo* Tuban
  • Zone II (Pob.)consists of the following barrios: Balalan,Loay,Lubo,Lote Quiait(Kyawit),New Victor,Escandor,Carmen,Dioloy,Townsite
  • Zone III (Pob.)
  • Zone IV (Pob.)

External links

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