Jordan, Province of Guimaras
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 5045 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iloilo Strait [Sulu Sea], Panay Gulf [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Area (2013) | 126.11 km2 (48.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,566 |
| Density (2020) | 314 / km2 (813 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 40' North, 122° 35' East (10.6611, 122.5909) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.9 feet) |
Jordan is a coastal municipality in the island province of Guimaras. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 126.11 square kilometers or 48.69 square miles which constitutes 20.61% of Guimaras's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,566. This represented 21.06% of the total population of Guimaras province, or 0.50% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 314 inhabitants per square kilometer or 813 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Jordan 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaguisoc | 8.12% | 3,213 | 2,615 | 22.87% | 4.43% |
| Balcon Maravilla | 7.32% | 2,895 | 1,644 | 76.09% | 12.65% |
| Balcon Melliza | 4.11% | 1,627 | 1,424 | 14.26% | 2.84% |
| Bugnay | 5.37% | 2,123 | 2,036 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| Buluangan | 2.09% | 827 | 812 | 1.85% | 0.39% |
| Espinosa | 3.55% | 1,405 | 1,454 | -3.37% | -0.72% |
| Hoskyn | 5.58% | 2,208 | 2,161 | 2.17% | 0.45% |
| Lawi | 3.87% | 1,530 | 1,481 | 3.31% | 0.69% |
| Morobuan | 6.29% | 2,490 | 2,587 | -3.75% | -0.80% |
| Poblacion | 9.62% | 3,808 | 3,738 | 1.87% | 0.39% |
| Rizal | 6.20% | 2,452 | 2,519 | -2.66% | -0.57% |
| San Miguel | 20.49% | 8,109 | 6,771 | 19.76% | 3.87% |
| Santa Teresa | 13.44% | 5,317 | 5,208 | 2.09% | 0.44% |
| Sinapsapan | 3.95% | 1,562 | 1,646 | -5.10% | -1.10% |
| Jordan Total | 39,566 | 36,096 | 9.61% | 1.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Jordan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱104,210,189.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 58,839,183.80 | – |
| 2010 | 62,906,151.94 | 6.91% |
| 2011 | 66,740,867.18 | 6.10% |
| 2012 | 66,287,904.21 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 75,237,418.71 | 13.50% |
| 2014 | 84,125,757.92 | 11.81% |
| 2015 | 95,087,322.49 | 13.03% |
| 2016 | 104,210,189.68 | 9.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Jordan in the 2015 Census was 35,889 broken down into 8,311 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45,807 | 8,183 | 5.60 | |
| 25,283 | 4,651 | 5.44 | |
| 28,610 | 5,397 | 5.30 | |
| 32,358 | 6,519 | 4.96 | |
| 34,676 | 7,357 | 4.71 | |
| 35,889 | 8,311 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jordan is 15 to 19, with 3,550 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 422 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 624 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,134 | 8.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,476 | 9.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,365 | 9.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,550 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,371 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,003 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,739 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,407 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,041 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,871 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,738 | 4.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,450 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,049 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 804 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 570 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 422 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 482 | 1.34% |
| Total | 36,096 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jordan grew from 7,475 in 1903 to 39,566 in 2020, an increase of 32,091 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 3,470 people, from the previous population of 36,096 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,475 | – | |
| 15,323 | 4.64% | |
| 23,053 | 2.06% | |
| 15,677 | -3.88% | |
| 20,575 | 2.42% | |
| 27,016 | 2.70% | |
| 32,474 | 3.76% | |
| 36,014 | 2.09% | |
| 45,852 | 2.44% | |
| 25,321 | -10.53% | |
| 28,745 | 2.76% | |
| 32,524 | 1.72% | |
| 34,791 | 2.48% | |
| 36,096 | 0.70% | |
| 39,566 | 1.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Jordan for the year 2019 was 24,864, broken down into 12,152 males and 12,712 females.
Location
The municipal center of Jordan is situated at approximately 10° 40' North, 122° 35' East, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.9 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 Jordan are Iloilo City, Bago, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and La Carlota, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Buenavista, Guimaras, Oton, Iloilo, San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Pavia, Iloilo, Leganes, Iloilo, and Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Its distance from the national capital is 468.61 kilometers (291.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Buenavista, Guimaras, 7.39 kilometers (4.59 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N57°E)
- Oton, Iloilo, 12.94 kilometers (8.04 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N74°W)
- San Lorenzo, Guimaras, 13.28 kilometers (8.25 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Pavia, Iloilo, 13.67 kilometers (8.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Leganes, Iloilo, 13.85 kilometers (8.61 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, 15.91 kilometers (9.89 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
Nearest cities
- Iloilo City, 5.16 kilometers (3.21 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 30.09 kilometers (18.70 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Bacolod, 39.47 kilometers (24.52 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 42.03 kilometers (26.12 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 44.44 kilometers (27.62 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N70°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 44.69 kilometers (27.77 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
Distance from Manila: 468.61 kilometers (291.18 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.