Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 139.50 km2 (53.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 32,256 |
| Density (2020) | 231 / km2 (599 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 59' North, 123° 12' East (9.9791, 123.2003) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.9 feet) |
Jimalalud is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 139.50 square kilometers or 53.86 square miles which constitutes 2.57% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,256. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 231 inhabitants per square kilometer or 599 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Jimalalud has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglahug | 2.52% | 813 | 784 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Agutayon | 1.55% | 499 | 482 | 3.53% | 0.73% |
| Apanangon | 7.82% | 2,524 | 2,242 | 12.58% | 2.53% |
| Bae | 3.11% | 1,003 | 890 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Bala-as | 1.44% | 466 | 543 | -14.18% | -3.17% |
| Bangcal | 3.62% | 1,167 | 1,126 | 3.64% | 0.76% |
| Banog | 2.62% | 846 | 822 | 2.92% | 0.61% |
| Buto | 2.41% | 778 | 754 | 3.18% | 0.66% |
| Cabang | 1.56% | 502 | 534 | -5.99% | -1.29% |
| Camandayon | 2.98% | 960 | 934 | 2.78% | 0.58% |
| Cangharay | 3.66% | 1,181 | 1,259 | -6.20% | -1.34% |
| Canlahao | 1.49% | 481 | 535 | -10.09% | -2.21% |
| Dayoyo | 6.74% | 2,175 | 1,776 | 22.47% | 4.36% |
| Eli | 5.30% | 1,709 | 1,670 | 2.34% | 0.49% |
| Lacaon | 3.56% | 1,147 | 1,214 | -5.52% | -1.19% |
| Mahanlud | 2.80% | 903 | 907 | -0.44% | -0.09% |
| Malabago | 1.60% | 515 | 478 | 7.74% | 1.58% |
| Mambaid | 2.55% | 822 | 778 | 5.66% | 1.16% |
| Mongpong | 3.04% | 980 | 861 | 13.82% | 2.76% |
| North Poblacion | 3.81% | 1,229 | 1,148 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Owacan | 5.03% | 1,624 | 1,427 | 13.81% | 2.76% |
| Pacuan | 6.08% | 1,962 | 1,900 | 3.26% | 0.68% |
| Panglaya-an | 3.59% | 1,158 | 1,084 | 6.83% | 1.40% |
| Polopantao | 4.37% | 1,411 | 1,280 | 10.23% | 2.07% |
| Sampiniton | 4.30% | 1,388 | 1,510 | -8.08% | -1.76% |
| South Poblacion | 6.18% | 1,995 | 1,862 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Talamban | 2.17% | 700 | 696 | 0.57% | 0.12% |
| Tamao | 4.09% | 1,318 | 1,449 | -9.04% | -1.97% |
| Jimalalud Total | 32,256 | 30,945 | 4.24% | 0.88% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Jimalalud for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,004,882.49.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 47,758,420.76 | – |
| 2010 | 50,089,302.21 | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 54,167,371.70 | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 52,681,345.06 | -2.74% |
| 2013 | 59,197,991.44 | 12.37% |
| 2014 | 66,915,937.68 | 13.04% |
| 2015 | 76,127,246.19 | 13.77% |
| 2016 | 86,004,882.49 | 12.98% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Jimalalud in the 2015 Census was 30,935 broken down into 7,191 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,078 | 4,216 | 5.24 | |
| 23,507 | 4,767 | 4.93 | |
| 26,750 | 5,144 | 5.20 | |
| 27,725 | 5,563 | 4.98 | |
| 29,044 | 6,190 | 4.69 | |
| 30,935 | 7,191 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jimalalud is 5 to 9, with 3,380 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 334 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 621 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,823 | 9.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,380 | 10.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,337 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,097 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,957 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,370 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,998 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,750 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,590 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,515 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,457 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,204 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 956 | 3.09% |
| 65 to 69 | 701 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 504 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 351 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 334 | 1.08% |
| Total | 30,945 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jimalalud grew from 3,613 in 1903 to 32,256 in 2020, an increase of 28,643 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.88%, or an increase of 1,311 people, from the previous population of 30,945 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,613 | – | |
| 17,828 | 10.61% | |
| 14,553 | -1.01% | |
| 14,639 | 0.06% | |
| 16,572 | 1.10% | |
| 18,568 | 1.12% | |
| 19,036 | 0.50% | |
| 18,863 | -0.18% | |
| 22,089 | 1.59% | |
| 23,514 | 1.18% | |
| 26,756 | 2.81% | |
| 27,728 | 0.49% | |
| 29,044 | 1.70% | |
| 30,945 | 1.21% | |
| 32,256 | 0.88% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Jimalalud for the year 2019 was 19,555, broken down into 9,630 males and 9,925 females.
Location
The municipal center of Jimalalud is situated at approximately 9° 59' North, 123° 12' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.9 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 Jimalalud are Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Canlaon, Negros Oriental, and Carcar, Cebu. The nearest municipalities are La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Tayasan, Negros Oriental, Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Moalboal, Cebu, Alcantara, Cebu, and Ronda, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 564.41 kilometers (350.71 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- La Libertad, Negros Oriental, 6.32 kilometers (3.92 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Tayasan, Negros Oriental, 6.91 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Ayungon, Negros Oriental, 14.70 kilometers (9.13 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
- Moalboal, Cebu, 21.60 kilometers (13.42 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Alcantara, Cebu, 22.41 kilometers (13.92 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Ronda, Cebu, 23.14 kilometers (14.38 miles) to the East (N84°E)
Nearest cities
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 17.50 kilometers (10.87 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 38.60 kilometers (23.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 42.11 kilometers (26.17 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 43.75 kilometers (27.18 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S11°W)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 45.05 kilometers (27.99 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Carcar, Cebu, 50.17 kilometers (31.18 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
Distance from Manila: 564.41 kilometers (350.71 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.