Jibong, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 620 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8440, 124.1463 (12° 51' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.4 meters (14.4 feet) |
Jibong is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 620. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jibong in the 2015 Census was 576 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | 95 | 4.64 | |
| 502 | 101 | 4.97 | |
| 557 | 107 | 5.21 | |
| 555 | 122 | 4.55 | |
| 524 | 125 | 4.19 | |
| 576 | 132 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jibong is 10 to 14, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 50 | 8.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 39 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 4.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 5.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.22% |
| Total | 576 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jibong grew from 441 in 1990 to 620 in 2020, an increase of 179 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.56%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 576 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 441 | – | |
| 502 | 2.46% | |
| 557 | 2.25% | |
| 555 | -0.05% | |
| 524 | -2.07% | |
| 576 | 1.82% | |
| 620 | 1.56% |
Location
Jibong is situated at approximately 12.8440, 124.1463, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.4 meters or 14.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jibong 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.