San Jose, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 688 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0737, 123.7960 (12° 4' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.3 meters (260.2 feet) |
San Jose is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 688. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 620 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 73 | 5.51 | |
| 481 | 93 | 5.17 | |
| 504 | 103 | 4.89 | |
| 770 | 143 | 5.38 | |
| 620 | 128 | 4.84 | |
| 620 | 141 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 10 to 14, with 103 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 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 13.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 15.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 16.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 8.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 4.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 5.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.97% |
| Total | 620 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 402 in 1990 to 688 in 2020, an increase of 286 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.21%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 620 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 402 | – | |
| 481 | 3.42% | |
| 504 | 1.01% | |
| 770 | 6.02% | |
| 620 | -7.58% | |
| 620 | 0.00% | |
| 688 | 2.21% |
Location
San Jose is situated at approximately 12.0737, 123.7960, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.3 meters or 260.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Jose 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.