Jimenez, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 7204 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Iligan Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 81.43 km2 (31.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 28,909 |
| Density (2020) | 355 / km2 (919 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 20' North, 123° 50' East (8.3343, 123.8400) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.1 meters (79.0 feet) |
Jimenez is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 81.43 square kilometers or 31.44 square miles which constitutes 4.06% of Misamis Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,909. This represented 4.68% of the total population of Misamis Occidental province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 355 inhabitants per square kilometer or 919 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Jimenez has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adorable | 0.94% | 273 | 277 | -1.44% | -0.31% |
| Butuay | 7.31% | 2,113 | 2,012 | 5.02% | 1.04% |
| Carmen | 6.18% | 1,787 | 1,703 | 4.93% | 1.02% |
| Corrales | 4.53% | 1,309 | 1,234 | 6.08% | 1.25% |
| Dicoloc | 5.98% | 1,728 | 1,559 | 10.84% | 2.19% |
| Gata | 2.23% | 644 | 522 | 23.37% | 4.52% |
| Guintomoyan | 2.12% | 612 | 625 | -2.08% | -0.44% |
| Macabayao | 5.28% | 1,526 | 1,288 | 18.48% | 3.63% |
| Malibacsan | 1.88% | 544 | 517 | 5.22% | 1.08% |
| Matugas Alto | 2.18% | 630 | 621 | 1.45% | 0.30% |
| Matugas Bajo | 2.33% | 675 | 730 | -7.53% | -1.64% |
| Mialem | 4.49% | 1,297 | 1,342 | -3.35% | -0.72% |
| Nacional | 6.45% | 1,865 | 1,569 | 18.87% | 3.70% |
| Naga | 3.75% | 1,084 | 1,159 | -6.47% | -1.40% |
| Palilan | 7.55% | 2,182 | 2,137 | 2.11% | 0.44% |
| Rizal | 3.67% | 1,060 | 1,108 | -4.33% | -0.93% |
| San Isidro | 1.66% | 480 | 401 | 19.70% | 3.86% |
| Santa Cruz | 4.78% | 1,383 | 1,500 | -7.80% | -1.69% |
| Seti | 1.71% | 494 | 490 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Sibaroc | 2.87% | 829 | 862 | -3.83% | -0.82% |
| Sinara Alto | 2.63% | 760 | 697 | 9.04% | 1.84% |
| Sinara Bajo | 2.30% | 665 | 603 | 10.28% | 2.08% |
| Tabo-o | 12.07% | 3,488 | 3,339 | 4.46% | 0.92% |
| Taraka | 5.12% | 1,481 | 1,359 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| Jimenez Total | 28,909 | 27,654 | 4.54% | 0.94% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Jimenez for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱91,501,097.10.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 65,018,393.45 | – |
| 2010 | 56,052,568.94 | -13.79% |
| 2011 | 59,372,893.75 | 5.92% |
| 2012 | 59,779,020.66 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 66,388,224.18 | 11.06% |
| 2014 | 73,712,151.84 | 11.03% |
| 2015 | 83,939,019.59 | 13.87% |
| 2016 | 91,501,097.10 | 9.01% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Jimenez in the 2015 Census was 27,565 broken down into 6,362 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,587 | 4,149 | 4.96 | |
| 21,399 | 4,478 | 4.78 | |
| 23,203 | 4,997 | 4.64 | |
| 24,326 | 5,548 | 4.38 | |
| 25,211 | 5,804 | 4.34 | |
| 27,565 | 6,362 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jimenez is 15 to 19, with 2,668 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 416 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 504 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,032 | 7.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,521 | 9.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,513 | 9.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,668 | 9.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,430 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,103 | 7.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,813 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,739 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,598 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,673 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,500 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,356 | 4.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,016 | 3.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 797 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 552 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 416 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 423 | 1.53% |
| Total | 27,654 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jimenez grew from 7,187 in 1903 to 28,909 in 2020, an increase of 21,722 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.94%, or an increase of 1,255 people, from the previous population of 27,654 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,187 | – | |
| 13,212 | 3.92% | |
| 24,182 | 3.07% | |
| 25,352 | 0.49% | |
| 20,996 | -1.64% | |
| 18,551 | -1.20% | |
| 19,108 | 0.60% | |
| 21,037 | 1.94% | |
| 20,589 | -0.22% | |
| 21,434 | 0.76% | |
| 23,212 | 1.72% | |
| 24,340 | 0.66% | |
| 25,234 | 1.32% | |
| 27,654 | 1.76% | |
| 28,909 | 0.94% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Jimenez for the year 2019 was 20,027, broken down into 9,830 males and 10,197 females.
Location
The municipal center of Jimenez is situated at approximately 8° 20' North, 123° 50' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.1 meters or 79.0 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 Jimenez are Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, Tangub, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Marawi, Lanao del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Panaon, Misamis Occidental, Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, Aloran, Misamis Occidental, Tudela, Misamis Occidental, Clarin, Misamis Occidental, and Maigo, Lanao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 759.10 kilometers (471.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Panaon, Misamis Occidental, 3.37 kilometers (2.10 miles) to the North (due North)
- Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, 5.44 kilometers (3.38 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Aloran, Misamis Occidental, 9.37 kilometers (5.82 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Tudela, Misamis Occidental, 10.12 kilometers (6.29 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Clarin, Misamis Occidental, 15.06 kilometers (9.36 miles) to the South (S9°E)
- Maigo, Lanao del Norte, 23.39 kilometers (14.53 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
Nearest cities
- Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental, 17.11 kilometers (10.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental, 20.72 kilometers (12.88 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Tangub, Misamis Occidental, 31.78 kilometers (19.75 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S18°W)
- Iligan, 45.39 kilometers (28.20 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S75°E)
- Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, 57.97 kilometers (36.02 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Marawi, Lanao del Sur, 61.23 kilometers (38.04 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
Distance from Manila: 759.10 kilometers (471.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.