San Juan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Barangay count | 32 |
| Postal code | 2731 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 64.37 km2 (24.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,674 |
| Density (2020) | 414 / km2 (1,073 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 45' North, 120° 27' East (17.7422, 120.4583) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.1 meters (65.8 feet) |
San Juan, formerly known as Lapog, is a coastal municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 64.37 square kilometers or 24.85 square miles which constitutes 2.48% of Ilocos Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,674. This represented 3.78% of the total population of Ilocos Sur province, or 0.50% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 414 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,073 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Juan has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asilang | 1.66% | 443 | 265 | 67.17% | 11.42% |
| Bacsil | 3.79% | 1,012 | 1,068 | -5.24% | -1.13% |
| Baliw | 3.46% | 922 | 859 | 7.33% | 1.50% |
| Bannuar | 4.69% | 1,250 | 1,269 | -1.50% | -0.32% |
| Barbar | 5.10% | 1,360 | 1,486 | -8.48% | -1.85% |
| Cabanglotan | 3.80% | 1,014 | 966 | 4.97% | 1.03% |
| Cacandongan | 1.21% | 324 | 326 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Camanggaan | 2.44% | 650 | 641 | 1.40% | 0.29% |
| Camindoroan | 3.44% | 917 | 816 | 12.38% | 2.49% |
| Caronoan | 2.51% | 670 | 673 | -0.45% | -0.09% |
| Darao | 1.61% | 430 | 417 | 3.12% | 0.65% |
| Dardarat | 2.03% | 542 | 627 | -13.56% | -3.02% |
| Guimod Norte | 1.43% | 381 | 376 | 1.33% | 0.28% |
| Guimod Sur | 3.60% | 959 | 997 | -3.81% | -0.81% |
| Immayos Norte | 2.67% | 713 | 729 | -2.19% | -0.47% |
| Immayos Sur | 0.96% | 255 | 237 | 7.59% | 1.55% |
| Labnig | 4.26% | 1,137 | 1,060 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Lapting | 4.55% | 1,215 | 1,109 | 9.56% | 1.94% |
| Lira | 3.33% | 888 | 896 | -0.89% | -0.19% |
| Malamin | 2.62% | 699 | 656 | 6.55% | 1.35% |
| Muraya | 2.82% | 753 | 702 | 7.26% | 1.49% |
| Nagsabaran | 3.57% | 953 | 896 | 6.36% | 1.31% |
| Nagsupotan | 5.30% | 1,414 | 1,319 | 7.20% | 1.47% |
| Pandayan | 2.16% | 577 | 797 | -27.60% | -6.57% |
| Refaro | 5.05% | 1,347 | 1,389 | -3.02% | -0.64% |
| Resurreccion | 3.80% | 1,013 | 1,116 | -9.23% | -2.02% |
| Sabangan | 2.74% | 731 | 671 | 8.94% | 1.82% |
| San Isidro | 3.09% | 825 | 828 | -0.36% | -0.08% |
| Saoang | 3.24% | 864 | 845 | 2.25% | 0.47% |
| Solotsolot | 2.85% | 760 | 811 | -6.29% | -1.36% |
| Sunggiam | 4.24% | 1,132 | 1,098 | 3.10% | 0.64% |
| Surngit | 1.96% | 524 | 466 | 12.45% | 2.50% |
| San Juan Total | 26,674 | 26,411 | 1.00% | 0.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Juan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱343,214,904.27.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,098,365.16 | – |
| 2010 | 112,454,410.15 | 133.80% |
| 2011 | 96,601,647.27 | -14.10% |
| 2012 | 105,554,631.39 | 9.27% |
| 2013 | 101,494,504.46 | -3.85% |
| 2014 | 58,142,290.00 | -42.71% |
| 2015 | 177,019,059.06 | 204.46% |
| 2016 | 343,214,904.27 | 93.89% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Juan in the 2015 Census was 26,403 broken down into 6,477 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,319 | 4,001 | 5.08 | |
| 21,215 | 4,346 | 4.88 | |
| 23,139 | 4,866 | 4.76 | |
| 23,804 | 5,156 | 4.62 | |
| 25,196 | 5,962 | 4.23 | |
| 26,403 | 6,477 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Juan is 5 to 9, with 2,507 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 410 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 449 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,984 | 7.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,507 | 9.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,425 | 9.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,299 | 8.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,239 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,103 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,929 | 7.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,903 | 7.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,590 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,501 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,360 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,206 | 4.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 920 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 675 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 468 | 1.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 410 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 443 | 1.68% |
| Total | 26,411 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Juan grew from 7,035 in 1903 to 26,674 in 2020, an increase of 19,639 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.21%, or an increase of 263 people, from the previous population of 26,411 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,035 | – | |
| 9,791 | 2.11% | |
| 10,674 | 0.43% | |
| 9,777 | -0.90% | |
| 12,654 | 2.29% | |
| 14,987 | 1.67% | |
| 16,329 | 1.74% | |
| 17,443 | 1.33% | |
| 20,328 | 1.54% | |
| 21,222 | 0.81% | |
| 23,146 | 1.88% | |
| 23,808 | 0.39% | |
| 25,199 | 2.09% | |
| 26,411 | 0.90% | |
| 26,674 | 0.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Juan for the year 2019 was 18,038, broken down into 9,141 males and 8,897 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Juan is situated at approximately 17° 45' North, 120° 27' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.1 meters or 65.8 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 Juan are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Tabuk, Kalinga, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, and San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 353.19 kilometers (219.46 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, 5.58 kilometers (3.47 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, 7.20 kilometers (4.48 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, 12.63 kilometers (7.85 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Sinait, Ilocos Sur, 13.75 kilometers (8.54 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 14.71 kilometers (9.14 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, 18.73 kilometers (11.64 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 20.22 kilometers (12.56 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 36.55 kilometers (22.71 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 52.37 kilometers (32.54 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 61.18 kilometers (38.02 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 111.11 kilometers (69.04 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S74°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 125.48 kilometers (77.97 miles) to the South (S7°W)
Distance from Manila: 353.19 kilometers (219.46 miles) to the South (S9°E)
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.