Jangan, Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Balud |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Population (2020) | 864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0178, 123.2772 (12° 1' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.0 meters (13.1 feet) |
Jangan is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 864. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jangan in the 2015 Census was 873 broken down into 165 households or an average of 5.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 922 | 179 | 5.15 | |
| 1,046 | 204 | 5.13 | |
| 1,012 | 169 | 5.99 | |
| 912 | 181 | 5.04 | |
| 894 | 176 | 5.08 | |
| 873 | 165 | 5.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jangan is 5 to 9, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 11.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 14.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 11.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 13.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 4.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.49% |
| Total | 873 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jangan fell from 922 in 1990 to 864 in 2020, a decrease of 58 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.22%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 873 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 922 | – | |
| 1,046 | 2.39% | |
| 1,012 | -0.71% | |
| 912 | -1.42% | |
| 894 | -0.72% | |
| 873 | -0.45% | |
| 864 | -0.22% |
Location
Jangan is situated at approximately 12.0178, 123.2772, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.0 meters or 13.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jangan 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.