Jovellar, Province of Albay
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 4515 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 105.40 km2 (40.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,795 |
| Density (2020) | 169 / km2 (437 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 4' North, 123° 36' East (13.0688, 123.6002) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.6 meters (90.6 feet) |
Jovellar is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Albay.
The municipality has a land area of 105.40 square kilometers or 40.70 square miles which constitutes 4.09% of Albay's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,795. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Albay province, or 0.29% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 169 inhabitants per square kilometer or 437 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Jovellar has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Poblacion | 0.71% | 126 | 96 | 31.25% | 5.89% |
| Bagacay | 5.45% | 969 | 985 | -1.62% | -0.34% |
| Bautista | 4.46% | 794 | 920 | -13.70% | -3.05% |
| Cabraran | 9.19% | 1,635 | 1,636 | -0.06% | -0.01% |
| Calzada Poblacion | 2.99% | 532 | 523 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Del Rosario | 3.78% | 672 | 679 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Estrella | 3.07% | 546 | 513 | 6.43% | 1.32% |
| Florista | 4.71% | 839 | 790 | 6.20% | 1.27% |
| Mabini Poblacion | 3.38% | 601 | 636 | -5.50% | -1.18% |
| Magsaysay Poblacion | 0.87% | 155 | 126 | 23.02% | 4.46% |
| Mamlad | 5.93% | 1,056 | 1,044 | 1.15% | 0.24% |
| Maogog | 7.13% | 1,269 | 1,297 | -2.16% | -0.46% |
| Mercado Poblacion | 1.21% | 216 | 221 | -2.26% | -0.48% |
| Plaza Poblacion | 1.21% | 215 | 168 | 27.98% | 5.33% |
| Quitinday Poblacion | 1.02% | 182 | 254 | -28.35% | -6.78% |
| Rizal Poblacion | 1.95% | 347 | 360 | -3.61% | -0.77% |
| Salvacion | 2.38% | 424 | 400 | 6.00% | 1.23% |
| San Isidro | 6.54% | 1,163 | 1,020 | 14.02% | 2.80% |
| San Roque | 8.79% | 1,564 | 1,470 | 6.39% | 1.31% |
| San Vicente | 12.13% | 2,158 | 1,976 | 9.21% | 1.87% |
| Sinagaran | 2.94% | 523 | 570 | -8.25% | -1.80% |
| Villa Paz | 5.25% | 935 | 872 | 7.22% | 1.48% |
| White Deer Poblacion | 4.91% | 874 | 752 | 16.22% | 3.22% |
| Jovellar Total | 17,795 | 17,308 | 2.81% | 0.59% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Jovellar for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱47,206,826.99.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37,738,408.87 | – |
| 2010 | 39,419,351.83 | 4.45% |
| 2011 | 42,498,987.85 | 7.81% |
| 2012 | 40,981,371.86 | -3.57% |
| 2013 | 44,573,962.00 | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 50,048,585.27 | 12.28% |
| 2015 | 57,865,620.39 | 15.62% |
| 2016 | 47,206,826.99 | -18.42% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Jovellar in the 2015 Census was 17,305 broken down into 3,812 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,879 | 2,754 | 5.40 | |
| 16,874 | 3,023 | 5.58 | |
| 17,354 | 3,234 | 5.37 | |
| 17,612 | 3,324 | 5.30 | |
| 16,890 | 3,555 | 4.75 | |
| 17,305 | 3,812 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jovellar is 10 to 14, with 2,143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 153 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 357 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,550 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,970 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,143 | 12.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,973 | 11.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,562 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,200 | 6.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,027 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 994 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 893 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 776 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 750 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 604 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 484 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 405 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 287 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 180 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 153 | 0.88% |
| Total | 17,308 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jovellar grew from 5,423 in 1903 to 17,795 in 2020, an increase of 12,372 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.59%, or an increase of 487 people, from the previous population of 17,308 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,423 | – | |
| 6,854 | 1.49% | |
| 9,513 | 1.65% | |
| 10,308 | 0.83% | |
| 12,025 | 1.36% | |
| 14,003 | 1.50% | |
| 14,121 | 0.17% | |
| 15,016 | 1.24% | |
| 14,884 | -0.09% | |
| 16,876 | 2.38% | |
| 17,357 | 0.60% | |
| 17,615 | 0.20% | |
| 16,899 | -1.50% | |
| 17,308 | 0.46% | |
| 17,795 | 0.59% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Jovellar for the year 2019 was 11,862, broken down into 5,833 males and 6,029 females.
Location
The municipal center of Jovellar is situated at approximately 13° 4' North, 123° 36' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.6 meters or 90.6 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 Jovellar are Legazpi, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, and Naga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Guinobatan, Albay, Camalig, Albay, Daraga, Albay, Pio Duran, Albay, Donsol, Sorsogon, and Pilar, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 329.54 kilometers (204.76 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Guinobatan, Albay, 13.56 kilometers (8.43 miles) to the North (N0°W)
- Camalig, Albay, 13.82 kilometers (8.59 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Daraga, Albay, 15.04 kilometers (9.35 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Pio Duran, Albay, 16.16 kilometers (10.04 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Donsol, Sorsogon, 17.99 kilometers (11.18 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Pilar, Sorsogon, 17.98 kilometers (11.17 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
Nearest cities
- Legazpi, Albay, 16.48 kilometers (10.24 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 20.24 kilometers (12.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N20°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 35.06 kilometers (21.79 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 44.05 kilometers (27.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 45.25 kilometers (28.12 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 76.08 kilometers (47.27 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
Distance from Manila: 329.54 kilometers (204.76 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°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.