Jao‑asan, Municipality of Magdiwang, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Magdiwang |
| Postal code | 5511 |
| Population (2020) | 1,175 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibuyan |
| Coordinates | 12.4751, 122.5207 (12° 29' North, 122° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.7 meters (120.4 feet) |
Jao‑asan is a barangay in the municipality of Magdiwang, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,175. This represented 7.64% of the total population of Magdiwang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jao-asan in the 2015 Census was 964 broken down into 227 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 837 | 162 | 5.17 | |
| 924 | 181 | 5.10 | |
| 1,000 | 204 | 4.90 | |
| 990 | 208 | 4.76 | |
| 951 | 214 | 4.44 | |
| 964 | 227 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jao-asan is 10 to 14, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 106 | 11.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 12.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 11.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 4.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 4.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 4.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.66% |
| Total | 964 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jao-asan grew from 837 in 1990 to 1,175 in 2020, an increase of 338 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.25%, or an increase of 211 people, from the previous population of 964 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 837 | – | |
| 924 | 1.87% | |
| 1,000 | 1.71% | |
| 990 | -0.14% | |
| 951 | -1.45% | |
| 964 | 0.26% | |
| 1,175 | 4.25% |
Location
Jao‑asan is situated at approximately 12.4751, 122.5207, in the island of Sibuyan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.7 meters or 120.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jao‑asan 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.