San Jose, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6402 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 29.85 km2 (11.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,641 |
| Density (2020) | 591 / km2 (1,530 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 32' North, 124° 29' East (12.5301, 124.4878) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.6 meters (18.3 feet) |
San Jose is a coastal municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 29.85 square kilometers or 11.53 square miles which constitutes 0.81% of Northern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,641. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Northern Samar province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 591 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,530 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Jose has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadahan | 9.24% | 1,630 | 1,661 | -1.87% | -0.40% |
| Bagong Sabang | 3.83% | 676 | 663 | 1.96% | 0.41% |
| Balite | 9.79% | 1,727 | 1,920 | -10.05% | -2.21% |
| Barangay East | 4.96% | 875 | 818 | 6.97% | 1.43% |
| Barangay North | 8.51% | 1,501 | 1,428 | 5.11% | 1.05% |
| Barangay South | 1.83% | 323 | 418 | -22.73% | -5.28% |
| Barangay West | 5.92% | 1,044 | 1,039 | 0.48% | 0.10% |
| Bonglas | 3.41% | 602 | 502 | 19.92% | 3.90% |
| Da-o | 8.12% | 1,432 | 1,395 | 2.65% | 0.55% |
| Gengarog | 5.33% | 940 | 925 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Geratag | 11.95% | 2,108 | 2,143 | -1.63% | -0.35% |
| Layuhan | 5.31% | 937 | 740 | 26.62% | 5.09% |
| Mandugang | 3.27% | 576 | 503 | 14.51% | 2.89% |
| P. Tingzon | 11.77% | 2,077 | 2,116 | -1.84% | -0.39% |
| San Lorenzo | 4.55% | 803 | 729 | 10.15% | 2.06% |
| Tubigdanao | 2.21% | 390 | 561 | -30.48% | -7.37% |
| San Jose Total | 17,641 | 17,561 | 0.46% | 0.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Jose for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱52,479,746.67.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30,030,699.36 | – |
| 2010 | 31,651,996.37 | 5.40% |
| 2011 | 34,668,231.69 | 9.53% |
| 2012 | 33,466,226.87 | -3.47% |
| 2013 | 37,075,147.28 | 10.78% |
| 2014 | 41,848,302.60 | 12.87% |
| 2015 | 47,977,923.98 | 14.65% |
| 2016 | 52,479,746.67 | 9.38% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 17,505 broken down into 3,907 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,769 | 2,099 | 5.13 | |
| 12,537 | 2,411 | 5.20 | |
| 13,552 | 2,729 | 4.97 | |
| 15,150 | 3,021 | 5.01 | |
| 16,046 | 3,509 | 4.57 | |
| 17,505 | 3,907 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 10 to 14, with 2,265 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 135 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 423 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,688 | 9.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,122 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,265 | 12.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,981 | 11.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,466 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,149 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,043 | 5.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,044 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 927 | 5.28% |
| 45 to 49 | 876 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 702 | 4.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 559 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 424 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 323 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 241 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 193 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 135 | 0.77% |
| Total | 17,561 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 10,517 in 1960 to 17,641 in 2020, an increase of 7,124 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.10%, or an increase of 80 people, from the previous population of 17,561 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 10,517 | – | |
| 8,631 | -1.91% | |
| 8,751 | 0.28% | |
| 10,388 | 3.49% | |
| 10,773 | 0.36% | |
| 12,556 | 2.91% | |
| 13,564 | 1.67% | |
| 15,185 | 1.57% | |
| 16,079 | 2.10% | |
| 17,561 | 1.69% | |
| 17,641 | 0.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Jose for the year 2019 was 12,831, broken down into 6,504 males and 6,327 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Jose is situated at approximately 12° 32' North, 124° 29' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.6 meters or 18.3 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 Calbayog, Samar, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Catbalogan, Samar, Masbate City, Masbate, Legazpi, Albay, and Tabaco, Albay. The nearest municipalities are Rosario, Northern Samar, Bobon, Northern Samar, Catarman, Northern Samar, Lavezares, Northern Samar, Victoria, Northern Samar, and Biri, Northern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 442.86 kilometers (275.18 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Rosario, Northern Samar, 6.91 kilometers (4.30 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Bobon, Northern Samar, 8.25 kilometers (5.13 miles) to the East (S88°E)
- Catarman, Northern Samar, 16.52 kilometers (10.26 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Lavezares, Northern Samar, 17.14 kilometers (10.65 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Victoria, Northern Samar, 21.18 kilometers (13.16 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Biri, Northern Samar, 21.64 kilometers (13.45 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
Nearest cities
- Calbayog, Samar, 52.47 kilometers (32.60 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 71.61 kilometers (44.49 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 93.86 kilometers (58.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 95.93 kilometers (59.61 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 105.98 kilometers (65.85 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 123.24 kilometers (76.58 miles) to the Northwest (N42°W)
Distance from Manila: 442.86 kilometers (275.18 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°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.