Jalas, Municipality of New Washington, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | New Washington |
| Postal code | 5610 |
| Population (2020) | 1,648 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.6588, 122.3837 (11° 40' North, 122° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Jalas is a barangay in the municipality of New Washington, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,648. This represented 3.44% of the total population of New Washington.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jalas in the 2015 Census was 1,518 broken down into 397 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | 195 | 4.74 | |
| 937 | 195 | 4.81 | |
| 1,039 | 212 | 4.90 | |
| 1,468 | 293 | 5.01 | |
| 1,648 | 340 | 4.85 | |
| 1,518 | 397 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Jalas are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 0.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 127 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 157 | 10.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 7.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 127 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 7.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 8.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 99 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 6.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.91% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.19% |
| Total | 1,518 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jalas grew from 924 in 1990 to 1,648 in 2020, an increase of 724 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 130 people, from the previous population of 1,518 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 924 | – | |
| 937 | 0.26% | |
| 1,039 | 2.24% | |
| 1,468 | 4.88% | |
| 1,648 | 4.30% | |
| 1,518 | -1.55% | |
| 1,648 | 1.74% |
Location
Jalas is situated at approximately 11.6588, 122.3837, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jalas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.