Joson, Municipality of Carranglan, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Carranglan |
| Postal code | 3123 |
| Population (2020) | 5,573 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9490, 120.9772 (15° 57' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 285.0 meters (935.0 feet) |
Joson, formerly Digidig, is a barangay in the municipality of Carranglan, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,573. This represented 13.14% of the total population of Carranglan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Joson in the 2015 Census was 4,018 broken down into 897 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,848 | 390 | 4.74 | |
| 2,660 | 553 | 4.81 | |
| 3,055 | 648 | 4.71 | |
| 3,398 | 733 | 4.64 | |
| 3,256 | 723 | 4.50 | |
| 4,018 | 897 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Joson is 5 to 9, with 444 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 372 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 444 | 11.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 417 | 10.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 409 | 10.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 426 | 10.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 315 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 249 | 6.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 251 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 196 | 4.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 238 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 192 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 138 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 108 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 80 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.77% |
| Total | 4,018 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Joson grew from 1,848 in 1990 to 5,573 in 2020, an increase of 3,725 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.13%, or an increase of 1,555 people, from the previous population of 4,018 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,848 | – | |
| 2,660 | 7.06% | |
| 3,055 | 3.01% | |
| 3,398 | 1.48% | |
| 3,256 | -1.54% | |
| 4,018 | 4.08% | |
| 5,573 | 7.13% |
Location
Joson is situated at approximately 15.9490, 120.9772, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 285.0 meters or 935.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Joson 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.