San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Barangay count | 12 |
| Postal code | 8427 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Surigao Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Area (2007) | 27.80 km2 (10.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 27,487 |
| Density (2015) | 989 / km2 (2,562 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 1' North, 125° 34' East (10.0095, 125.5708) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.7 meters (123.7 feet) |
San Jose is a coastal municipality in the island province of Dinagat Islands. It serves as the provincial capital.
The municipality has a land area of 27.80 square kilometers or 10.73 square miles which constitutes 2.68% of Dinagat Islands's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 27,487. This represented 21.62% of the total population of Dinagat Islands province, or 1.06% of the overall population of the Caraga region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 989 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,562 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Jose has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelio | 14.35% | 3,944 | 4,669 | -15.53% | -3.16% |
| Cuarinta | 5.32% | 1,461 | 1,368 | 6.80% | 1.26% |
| Don Ruben Ecleo | 9.25% | 2,543 | 2,523 | 0.79% | 0.15% |
| Jacquez | 3.82% | 1,051 | 1,671 | -37.10% | -8.45% |
| Justiniana Edera | 5.94% | 1,633 | 1,819 | -10.23% | -2.03% |
| Luna | 4.27% | 1,174 | 1,143 | 2.71% | 0.51% |
| Mahayahay | 8.71% | 2,393 | 3,071 | -22.08% | -4.64% |
| Matingbe | 4.08% | 1,122 | 1,372 | -18.22% | -3.76% |
| San Jose | 19.00% | 5,223 | 5,286 | -1.19% | -0.23% |
| San Juan | 8.29% | 2,279 | 2,991 | -23.80% | -5.04% |
| Santa Cruz | 10.94% | 3,006 | 3,100 | -3.03% | -0.58% |
| Wilson | 6.03% | 1,658 | 2,022 | -18.00% | -3.71% |
| San Jose Total | 27,487 | 31,035 | -11.43% | -2.28% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of San Jose for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱75,479,827.06.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,494,007.26 | – |
| 2010 | 43,690,791.81 | 7.89% |
| 2011 | 47,185,129.93 | 8.00% |
| 2012 | 45,728,088.63 | -3.09% |
| 2013 | 52,513,049.85 | 14.84% |
| 2014 | 59,523,024.12 | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 68,204,473.24 | 14.59% |
| 2016 | 75,479,827.06 | 10.67% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 10 to 14, with 3,019 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 392 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 545 |
| 1 to 4 | 2,229 |
| 5 to 9 | 2,831 |
| 10 to 14 | 3,019 |
| 15 to 19 | 2,797 |
| 20 to 24 | 2,451 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,028 |
| 30 to 34 | 1,582 |
| 35 to 39 | 1,514 |
| 40 to 44 | 1,446 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,385 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,259 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,147 |
| 60 to 64 | 965 |
| 65 to 69 | 818 |
| 70 to 74 | 610 |
| 75 to 79 | 469 |
| 80 and over | 392 |
| Total | 27,487 |
Historical population
The population of San Jose fell from 30,405 in 1990 to 27,487 in 2015, a decrease of 2,918 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a negative growth rate of 2.28%, or a decrease of 3,548 people, from the previous population of 31,035 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 30,405 | – | |
| 27,481 | -1.88% | |
| 25,532 | -1.56% | |
| 28,398 | 1.48% | |
| 31,035 | 3.29% | |
| 27,487 | -2.28% |
Location
The municipal center of San Jose is situated at approximately 10° 1' North, 125° 34' East, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.7 meters or 123.7 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 San Jose are Surigao City, Maasin, Cabadbaran, Baybay, Butuan, and Tandag. The nearest municipalities are Dinagat, Basilisa, Cagdianao, Libjo, San Francisco, and San Ricardo. Its distance from the national capital is 711.39 kilometers (442.04 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, 5.82 kilometers (3.62 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S22°E)
- Basilisa, Dinagat Islands, 6.73 kilometers (4.18 miles) to the West (S80°W)
- Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands, 14.65 kilometers (9.10 miles) to the Southeast (S49°E)
- Libjo, Dinagat Islands, 20.98 kilometers (13.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N11°W)
- San Francisco, Surigao del Norte, 30.26 kilometers (18.80 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- San Ricardo, Southern Leyte, 34.01 kilometers (21.13 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
Nearest cities
- Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, 26.01 kilometers (16.16 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- Maasin, Southern Leyte, 80.62 kilometers (50.10 miles) to the West (N80°W)
- Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, 98.15 kilometers (60.99 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 112.41 kilometers (69.85 miles) to the Northwest (N49°W)
- Butuan, 116.90 kilometers (72.64 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 123.73 kilometers (76.88 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S34°E)
Distance from Manila: 711.39 kilometers (442.04 miles) to the Northwest (N44°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 27,487, ranked 992 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 10.73 square kilometers, ranked 1,541 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 989 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 170 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): -2.28%, ranked 1,066 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.