San Jose, Province of Romblon
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Luzon |
Region | MIMAROPA Region |
Province | Romblon |
Barangay count | 5 |
Postal code | 5510 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Sibuyan Sea |
Area (2013) | 22.05 km2 (8.51 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 11,759 |
Density (2020) | 533 / km2 (1,382 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 12° 4' North, 121° 58' East (12.0610, 121.9594) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.1 feet) |
San Jose is a coastal municipality in the island province of Romblon.
The municipality has a land area of 22.05 square kilometers or 8.51 square miles which constitutes 1.44% of Romblon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,759. This represented 3.81% of the total population of Romblon province, or 0.36% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 533 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,382 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Jose has 5 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Busay | 15.58% | 1,832 | 1,760 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
Combot | 9.64% | 1,133 | 905 | 25.19% | 4.84% |
Lanas | 24.74% | 2,909 | 2,966 | -1.92% | -0.41% |
Pinamihagan | 16.39% | 1,927 | 1,852 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
Poblacion | 33.66% | 3,958 | 3,398 | 16.48% | 3.26% |
San Jose Total | 11,759 | 10,881 | 8.07% | 1.65% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Jose for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱44,227,980.33.
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Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 23,672,294.87 | – |
2010 | 26,105,235.39 | 10.28% |
2011 | 28,918,550.21 | 10.78% |
2012 | 28,527,649.35 | -1.35% |
2013 | 31,589,390.92 | 10.73% |
2014 | 35,532,525.48 | 12.48% |
2015 | 40,187,934.20 | 13.10% |
2016 | 44,227,980.33 | 10.05% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 10,848 broken down into 2,392 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
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Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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7,131 | 1,185 | 6.02 | |
7,712 | 1,426 | 5.41 | |
8,226 | 1,467 | 5.61 | |
9,415 | 1,824 | 5.16 | |
10,294 | 2,046 | 5.03 | |
10,848 | 2,392 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 5 to 9, with 1,494 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 99 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 271 | 2.49% |
1 to 4 | 1,165 | 10.71% |
5 to 9 | 1,494 | 13.73% |
10 to 14 | 1,425 | 13.10% |
15 to 19 | 1,088 | 10.00% |
20 to 24 | 832 | 7.65% |
25 to 29 | 769 | 7.07% |
30 to 34 | 698 | 6.41% |
35 to 39 | 673 | 6.19% |
40 to 44 | 534 | 4.91% |
45 to 49 | 461 | 4.24% |
50 to 54 | 375 | 3.45% |
55 to 59 | 273 | 2.51% |
60 to 64 | 251 | 2.31% |
65 to 69 | 200 | 1.84% |
70 to 74 | 157 | 1.44% |
75 to 79 | 116 | 1.07% |
80 and over | 99 | 0.91% |
Total | 10,881 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 4,562 in 1970 to 11,759 in 2020, an increase of 7,197 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 878 people, from the previous population of 10,881 in 2015.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
4,562 | – | |
5,352 | 3.26% | |
5,797 | 1.61% | |
7,139 | 2.10% | |
7,713 | 1.46% | |
8,226 | 1.39% | |
9,428 | 1.90% | |
10,294 | 3.25% | |
10,881 | 1.06% | |
11,759 | 1.65% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Jose for the year 2019 was 7,140, broken down into 3,539 males and 3,601 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Jose is situated at approximately 12° 4' North, 121° 58' East, in the island of Carabao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.1 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Jose are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Victorias, Negros Occidental, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Santa Fe, Romblon, Malay, Aklan, Looc, Romblon, Alcantara, Romblon, Buruanga, Aklan, and Nabas, Aklan. Its distance from the national capital is 299.28 kilometers (185.97 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Fe, Romblon, 11.12 kilometers (6.91 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Malay, Aklan, 18.57 kilometers (11.54 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Looc, Romblon, 22.35 kilometers (13.89 miles) to the North (N10°E)
- Alcantara, Romblon, 24.18 kilometers (15.03 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Buruanga, Aklan, 25.19 kilometers (15.65 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Nabas, Aklan, 29.56 kilometers (18.37 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S30°E)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 101.43 kilometers (63.02 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 128.79 kilometers (80.03 miles) to the Southeast (S35°E)
- Iloilo City, 164.37 kilometers (102.14 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 171.38 kilometers (106.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 176.56 kilometers (109.71 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 178.25 kilometers (110.76 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
Distance from Manila: 299.28 kilometers (185.97 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.