Juban, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Barangay count | 25 |
| Postal code | 4703 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sorsogon Bay |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 121.49 km2 (46.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 35,297 |
| Density (2020) | 291 / km2 (752 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 51' North, 123° 59' East (12.8476, 123.9894) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.2 meters (43.3 feet) |
Juban is a coastal municipality in the province of Sorsogon.
The municipality has a land area of 121.49 square kilometers or 46.91 square miles which constitutes 5.73% of Sorsogon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,297. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Sorsogon province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 291 inhabitants per square kilometer or 752 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Juban has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anog | 1.93% | 680 | 607 | 12.03% | 2.42% |
| Aroroy | 3.96% | 1,398 | 1,224 | 14.22% | 2.84% |
| Bacolod | 4.85% | 1,713 | 1,693 | 1.18% | 0.25% |
| Binanuahan | 4.06% | 1,433 | 1,264 | 13.37% | 2.68% |
| Biriran | 6.39% | 2,257 | 2,091 | 7.94% | 1.62% |
| Buraburan | 6.29% | 2,219 | 2,322 | -4.44% | -0.95% |
| Calateo | 2.14% | 756 | 731 | 3.42% | 0.71% |
| Calmayon | 1.65% | 584 | 534 | 9.36% | 1.90% |
| Carohayon | 2.10% | 743 | 662 | 12.24% | 2.46% |
| Catanagan | 4.46% | 1,576 | 1,432 | 10.06% | 2.04% |
| Catanusan | 3.15% | 1,113 | 996 | 11.75% | 2.37% |
| Cogon | 6.82% | 2,407 | 2,105 | 14.35% | 2.86% |
| Embarcadero | 3.80% | 1,341 | 1,155 | 16.10% | 3.19% |
| Guruyan | 8.80% | 3,107 | 2,850 | 9.02% | 1.83% |
| Lajong | 5.97% | 2,108 | 1,837 | 14.75% | 2.94% |
| Maalo | 1.09% | 383 | 348 | 10.06% | 2.04% |
| North Poblacion | 2.41% | 850 | 886 | -4.06% | -0.87% |
| Puting Sapa | 2.63% | 927 | 791 | 17.19% | 3.40% |
| Rangas | 5.67% | 2,001 | 1,793 | 11.60% | 2.34% |
| Sablayan | 2.82% | 994 | 968 | 2.69% | 0.56% |
| Sipaya | 2.14% | 757 | 642 | 17.91% | 3.53% |
| South Poblacion | 3.86% | 1,362 | 1,304 | 4.45% | 0.92% |
| Taboc | 4.01% | 1,414 | 1,568 | -9.82% | -2.15% |
| Tinago | 2.60% | 916 | 822 | 11.44% | 2.31% |
| Tughan | 6.40% | 2,258 | 1,695 | 33.22% | 6.22% |
| Juban Total | 35,297 | 32,320 | 9.21% | 1.87% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Juban for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱92,989,441.52.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 49,486,716.78 | – |
| 2010 | 53,559,615.05 | 8.23% |
| 2011 | 58,501,269.58 | 9.23% |
| 2012 | 57,066,547.89 | -2.45% |
| 2013 | 65,423,010.64 | 14.64% |
| 2014 | 73,537,661.83 | 12.40% |
| 2015 | 82,768,700.53 | 12.55% |
| 2016 | 92,989,441.52 | 12.35% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Juban in the 2015 Census was 32,175 broken down into 6,650 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,620 | 3,556 | 5.80 | |
| 23,726 | 4,373 | 5.43 | |
| 26,750 | 4,957 | 5.40 | |
| 28,941 | 5,683 | 5.09 | |
| 30,223 | 6,025 | 5.02 | |
| 32,175 | 6,650 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Juban is 10 to 14, with 4,129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 248 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 780 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,196 | 9.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,043 | 12.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,129 | 12.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,644 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,643 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,098 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,884 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,885 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,680 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,610 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,279 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,031 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 757 | 2.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 610 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 480 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 323 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 248 | 0.77% |
| Total | 32,320 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Juban grew from 7,043 in 1903 to 35,297 in 2020, an increase of 28,254 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.87%, or an increase of 2,977 people, from the previous population of 32,320 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,043 | – | |
| 12,234 | 3.55% | |
| 11,960 | -0.11% | |
| 11,967 | 0.01% | |
| 12,918 | 0.67% | |
| 16,286 | 2.29% | |
| 16,809 | 0.64% | |
| 19,660 | 3.18% | |
| 20,671 | 0.50% | |
| 23,803 | 2.68% | |
| 26,848 | 2.61% | |
| 28,989 | 1.06% | |
| 30,335 | 1.67% | |
| 32,320 | 1.21% | |
| 35,297 | 1.87% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Juban for the year 2019 was 21,880, broken down into 10,881 males and 10,999 females.
Location
The municipal center of Juban is situated at approximately 12° 51' North, 123° 59' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.2 meters or 43.3 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 Juban are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, Masbate City, Masbate, and Iriga, Camarines Sur. The nearest municipalities are Casiguran, Sorsogon, Gubat, Sorsogon, Castilla, Sorsogon, Irosin, Sorsogon, Magallanes, Sorsogon, and Barcelona, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 378.34 kilometers (235.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Casiguran, Sorsogon, 3.41 kilometers (2.12 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Gubat, Sorsogon, 16.51 kilometers (10.26 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Castilla, Sorsogon, 16.61 kilometers (10.32 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Irosin, Sorsogon, 16.79 kilometers (10.43 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S17°E)
- Magallanes, Sorsogon, 16.95 kilometers (10.53 miles) to the West (S83°W)
- Barcelona, Sorsogon, 17.20 kilometers (10.69 miles) to the East (N84°E)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 13.73 kilometers (8.53 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 42.47 kilometers (26.39 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 63.21 kilometers (39.28 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 65.57 kilometers (40.75 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 66.42 kilometers (41.27 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 89.15 kilometers (55.40 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
Distance from Manila: 378.34 kilometers (235.09 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.