San Jose, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Barangay count | 38 |
| Postal code | 3121 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 185.99 km2 (71.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 150,917 |
| Density (2020) | 811 / km2 (2,102 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 15° 47' North, 120° 59' East (15.7899, 120.9900) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 109.9 meters (360.4 feet) |
San Jose is a component city in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija.
The city has a land area of 185.99 square kilometers or 71.81 square miles which constitutes 3.27% of Nueva Ecija's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 150,917. This represented 6.53% of the total population of Nueva Ecija province, or 1.21% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 811 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,102 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Jose has 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pascual | 0.98% | 1,486 | 1,514 | -1.85% | -0.39% |
| Abar 2nd | 2.67% | 4,031 | 2,983 | 35.13% | 6.54% |
| Abar Ist | 14.06% | 21,214 | 20,172 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Bagong Sikat | 1.50% | 2,270 | 2,215 | 2.48% | 0.52% |
| Caanawan | 3.46% | 5,217 | 5,032 | 3.68% | 0.76% |
| Calaocan | 3.94% | 5,945 | 6,430 | -7.54% | -1.64% |
| Camanacsacan | 1.91% | 2,887 | 1,649 | 75.08% | 12.51% |
| Canuto Ramos Poblacion | 1.37% | 2,069 | 2,353 | -12.07% | -2.67% |
| Crisanto Sanchez Poblacion | 0.75% | 1,133 | 1,251 | -9.43% | -2.06% |
| Culaylay | 1.25% | 1,894 | 1,886 | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Dizol | 0.70% | 1,055 | 912 | 15.68% | 3.11% |
| Ferdinand E. Marcos Poblacion | 1.03% | 1,550 | 1,929 | -19.65% | -4.50% |
| Kaliwanagan | 2.02% | 3,048 | 2,651 | 14.98% | 2.98% |
| Kita-Kita | 3.82% | 5,772 | 5,314 | 8.62% | 1.76% |
| Malasin | 5.71% | 8,614 | 7,756 | 11.06% | 2.23% |
| Manicla | 1.72% | 2,595 | 2,036 | 27.46% | 5.24% |
| Palestina | 3.52% | 5,317 | 4,718 | 12.70% | 2.55% |
| Parang Mangga | 0.70% | 1,062 | 986 | 7.71% | 1.58% |
| Pinili | 2.63% | 3,968 | 3,066 | 29.42% | 5.58% |
| Porais | 2.28% | 3,435 | 3,320 | 3.46% | 0.72% |
| Rafael Rueda, Sr. Poblacion | 1.24% | 1,867 | 2,139 | -12.72% | -2.82% |
| Raymundo Eugenio Poblacion | 0.81% | 1,218 | 1,246 | -2.25% | -0.48% |
| San Agustin | 2.87% | 4,333 | 3,475 | 24.69% | 4.75% |
| San Juan | 1.25% | 1,890 | 2,204 | -14.25% | -3.18% |
| San Mauricio | 0.80% | 1,205 | 1,039 | 15.98% | 3.17% |
| Santo Niño 1st | 4.83% | 7,294 | 7,065 | 3.24% | 0.67% |
| Santo Niño 2nd | 4.04% | 6,093 | 6,252 | -2.54% | -0.54% |
| Santo Niño 3rd | 6.53% | 9,851 | 8,780 | 12.20% | 2.45% |
| Santo Tomas | 4.83% | 7,290 | 6,144 | 18.65% | 3.67% |
| Sibut | 4.29% | 6,473 | 6,333 | 2.21% | 0.46% |
| Sinipit Bubon | 1.19% | 1,800 | 1,534 | 17.34% | 3.42% |
| Tabulac | 0.83% | 1,258 | 1,208 | 4.14% | 0.86% |
| Tayabo | 3.66% | 5,518 | 4,758 | 15.97% | 3.17% |
| Tondod | 2.30% | 3,468 | 3,323 | 4.36% | 0.90% |
| Tulat | 1.10% | 1,657 | 1,634 | 1.41% | 0.29% |
| Villa Floresca | 0.64% | 960 | 762 | 25.98% | 4.98% |
| Villa Joson | 1.47% | 2,216 | 1,851 | 19.72% | 3.86% |
| Villa Marina | 1.30% | 1,964 | 1,818 | 8.03% | 1.64% |
| San Jose Total | 150,917 | 139,738 | 8.00% | 1.63% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Jose for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱612,307,838.61.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 365,425,783.98 | – |
| 2010 | 398,260,096.93 | 8.99% |
| 2011 | 435,915,148.83 | 9.45% |
| 2012 | 395,377,900.66 | -9.30% |
| 2013 | 425,585,643.77 | 7.64% |
| 2014 | 492,284,777.20 | 15.67% |
| 2015 | 554,412,748.72 | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 612,307,838.61 | 10.44% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 139,138 broken down into 32,769 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82,751 | 16,271 | 5.09 | |
| 96,810 | 20,083 | 4.82 | |
| 107,889 | 23,191 | 4.65 | |
| 122,148 | 27,284 | 4.48 | |
| 129,285 | 30,240 | 4.28 | |
| 139,138 | 32,769 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 5 to 9, with 14,257 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,168 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,754 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 11,400 | 8.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 14,257 | 10.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 14,049 | 10.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 13,694 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 12,918 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 11,177 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 10,108 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,407 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 8,458 | 6.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 8,045 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,891 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,532 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,051 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,742 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,820 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,267 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 1,168 | 0.84% |
| Total | 139,738 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 3,744 in 1903 to 150,917 in 2020, an increase of 147,173 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 11,179 people, from the previous population of 139,738 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,744 | – | |
| 15,592 | 9.43% | |
| 28,666 | 3.09% | |
| 33,017 | 1.46% | |
| 38,078 | 1.26% | |
| 70,314 | 6.18% | |
| 58,387 | -3.66% | |
| 64,254 | 1.93% | |
| 82,836 | 2.57% | |
| 96,860 | 2.97% | |
| 108,254 | 2.41% | |
| 122,353 | 1.70% | |
| 129,424 | 2.07% | |
| 139,738 | 1.47% | |
| 150,917 | 1.63% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Jose for the year 2019 was 99,649, broken down into 49,008 males and 50,641 females.
Location
The city center of San Jose is situated at approximately 15° 47' North, 120° 59' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 109.9 meters or 360.4 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 Jose are Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Palayan, Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Gapan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac City, Tarlac. The nearest municipalities are Lupao, Nueva Ecija, Llanera, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, and Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. Its distance from the national capital is 132.83 kilometers (82.54 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lupao, Nueva Ecija, 13.64 kilometers (8.47 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Llanera, Nueva Ecija, 14.62 kilometers (9.09 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Rizal, Nueva Ecija, 15.02 kilometers (9.33 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, 16.56 kilometers (10.29 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, 19.64 kilometers (12.20 miles) to the West (S86°W)
- Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, 20.31 kilometers (12.62 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
Nearest cities
- Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 12.56 kilometers (7.80 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Palayan, Nueva Ecija, 29.45 kilometers (18.30 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, 33.39 kilometers (20.74 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 49.74 kilometers (30.91 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Gapan, Nueva Ecija, 53.12 kilometers (33.01 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Tarlac City, Tarlac, 54.68 kilometers (33.97 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
Distance from Manila: 132.83 kilometers (82.54 miles) to the South (S0°W)
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.