San Jose, City of Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Candon |
| Postal code | 2710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,811 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1896, 120.4494 (17° 11' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
San Jose, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Candon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,811. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Candon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 2,026 broken down into 454 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,848 | 363 | 5.09 | |
| 1,977 | 413 | 4.79 | |
| 2,091 | 455 | 4.60 | |
| 2,104 | 487 | 4.32 | |
| 1,899 | 456 | 4.16 | |
| 2,026 | 454 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 5 to 9, with 192 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 23 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 134 | 6.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 192 | 9.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 180 | 8.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 179 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 161 | 7.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 169 | 8.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 151 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 133 | 6.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 7.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 126 | 6.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 4.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 3.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.76% |
| Total | 2,044 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose fell from 1,848 in 1990 to 1,811 in 2020, a decrease of 37 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.52%, or a decrease of 233 people, from the previous population of 2,044 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,848 | – | |
| 1,977 | 1.27% | |
| 2,091 | 1.21% | |
| 2,104 | 0.09% | |
| 1,899 | -3.66% | |
| 2,044 | 1.41% | |
| 1,811 | -2.52% |
Location
San Jose is situated at approximately 17.1896, 120.4494, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Jose 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.