Telegrafo, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 4423 |
| Population (2020) | 1,551 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6838, 123.5541 (13° 41' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Telegrafo is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,551. This represented 3.53% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Telegrafo in the 2015 Census was 1,527 broken down into 312 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 958 | 162 | 5.91 | |
| 1,130 | 184 | 6.14 | |
| 1,084 | 207 | 5.24 | |
| 1,291 | 269 | 4.80 | |
| 1,471 | 292 | 5.04 | |
| 1,527 | 312 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Telegrafo is 10 to 14, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 180 | 11.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 195 | 12.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 225 | 14.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 9.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 7.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 5.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 5.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 4.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1,527 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Telegrafo grew from 958 in 1990 to 1,551 in 2020, an increase of 593 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.33%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 1,527 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 958 | – | |
| 1,130 | 3.14% | |
| 1,084 | -0.89% | |
| 1,291 | 2.44% | |
| 1,471 | 4.87% | |
| 1,527 | 0.71% | |
| 1,551 | 0.33% |
Location
Telegrafo is situated at approximately 13.6838, 123.5541, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Telegrafo 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.