Josefina, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 7027 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 56.35 km2 (21.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,205 |
| Density (2020) | 217 / km2 (561 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 13' North, 123° 33' East (8.2158, 123.5447) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 607.6 meters (1,992.8 feet) |
Josefina is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Zamboanga del Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 56.35 square kilometers or 21.76 square miles which constitutes 1.26% of Zamboanga del Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,205. This represented 1.16% of the total population of Zamboanga del Sur province, or 0.31% of the overall population of the Zamboanga Peninsula region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 217 inhabitants per square kilometer or 561 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Josefina has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogo Calabat | 10.08% | 1,230 | 1,170 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Dawa | 8.36% | 1,020 | 1,014 | 0.59% | 0.12% |
| Ebarle | 4.22% | 515 | 507 | 1.58% | 0.33% |
| Gumahan | 15.26% | 1,862 | 1,819 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Leonardo | 7.37% | 900 | 825 | 9.09% | 1.85% |
| Litapan | 6.92% | 845 | 799 | 5.76% | 1.19% |
| Lower Bagong Tudela | 2.54% | 310 | 300 | 3.33% | 0.69% |
| Mansanas | 7.74% | 945 | 930 | 1.61% | 0.34% |
| Moradji | 4.47% | 545 | 520 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Nemeño | 4.37% | 533 | 507 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| Nopulan | 8.77% | 1,070 | 1,020 | 4.90% | 1.01% |
| Sebukang | 3.77% | 460 | 447 | 2.91% | 0.61% |
| Tagaytay Hill | 2.01% | 245 | 241 | 1.66% | 0.35% |
| Upper Bagong Tudela | 14.13% | 1,725 | 1,700 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| Josefina Total | 12,205 | 11,799 | 3.44% | 0.71% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Josefina for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱52,639,866.66.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 28,755,320.23 | – |
| 2010 | 30,791,604.97 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 34,231,149.27 | 11.17% |
| 2012 | 33,566,464.28 | -1.94% |
| 2013 | 38,112,708.97 | 13.54% |
| 2014 | 42,749,255.10 | 12.17% |
| 2015 | 48,362,516.24 | 13.13% |
| 2016 | 52,639,866.66 | 8.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Josefina in the 2015 Census was 11,626 broken down into 2,556 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,561 | 1,453 | 5.20 | |
| 9,000 | 1,665 | 5.41 | |
| 8,683 | 1,773 | 4.90 | |
| 10,777 | 2,046 | 5.27 | |
| 10,814 | 2,354 | 4.59 | |
| 11,626 | 2,556 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Josefina is 15 to 19, with 1,293 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 94 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 198 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 936 | 7.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,134 | 9.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,257 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,293 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,262 | 10.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,009 | 8.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 834 | 7.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 707 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 628 | 5.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 633 | 5.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 487 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 422 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 348 | 2.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 277 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 153 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 127 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 94 | 0.80% |
| Total | 11,799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Josefina grew from 6,755 in 1980 to 12,205 in 2020, an increase of 5,450 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.71%, or an increase of 406 people, from the previous population of 11,799 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,755 | – | |
| 7,591 | 1.17% | |
| 9,024 | 3.29% | |
| 8,758 | -0.64% | |
| 10,796 | 2.93% | |
| 10,826 | 0.10% | |
| 11,799 | 1.65% | |
| 12,205 | 0.71% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Josefina for the year 2019 was 7,480, broken down into 3,847 males and 3,633 females.
Location
The municipal center of Josefina is situated at approximately 8° 13' North, 123° 33' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 607.6 meters or 1,992.8 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 Josefina are Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental, Sergio Osmeña Sr., Zamboanga del Norte, Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, and Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 758.66 kilometers (471.41 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Misamis Occidental, 4.67 kilometers (2.90 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Sergio Osmeña Sr., Zamboanga del Norte, 9.85 kilometers (6.12 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur, 14.99 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, 15.02 kilometers (9.33 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Tambulig, Zamboanga del Sur, 16.30 kilometers (10.13 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental, 19.59 kilometers (12.18 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
Nearest cities
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 28.49 kilometers (17.70 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 34.06 kilometers (21.16 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 41.53 kilometers (25.81 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, 44.76 kilometers (27.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte, 46.71 kilometers (29.02 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 50.43 kilometers (31.33 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N15°W)
Distance from Manila: 758.66 kilometers (471.41 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.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.