San Josef, Municipality of Peñaranda, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Peñaranda |
| Postal code | 3103 |
| Population (2020) | 5,495 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3465, 121.0087 (15° 21' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.8 meters (143.7 feet) |
San Josef is a barangay in the municipality of Peñaranda, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,495. This represented 17.03% of the total population of Peñaranda.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Josef in the 2015 Census was 4,851 broken down into 1,161 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,461 | 650 | 5.32 | |
| 4,070 | 770 | 5.29 | |
| 4,235 | 864 | 4.90 | |
| 4,528 | 1,002 | 4.52 | |
| 4,084 | 903 | 4.52 | |
| 4,851 | 1,161 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Josef is 20 to 24, with 460 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 63 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 377 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 450 | 9.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 458 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 457 | 9.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 460 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 361 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 374 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 322 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 305 | 6.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 306 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 238 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 224 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 146 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 116 | 2.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 68 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 67 | 1.38% |
| 80 and over | 63 | 1.30% |
| Total | 4,862 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Josef grew from 3,461 in 1990 to 5,495 in 2020, an increase of 2,034 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.61%, or an increase of 633 people, from the previous population of 4,862 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,461 | – | |
| 4,070 | 3.08% | |
| 4,235 | 0.86% | |
| 4,528 | 0.93% | |
| 4,084 | -3.69% | |
| 4,862 | 3.38% | |
| 5,495 | 2.61% |
Location
San Josef is situated at approximately 15.3465, 121.0087, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.8 meters or 143.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Josef 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.