Lower Jasaan, Municipality of Jasaan, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Jasaan |
| Postal code | 9003 |
| Population (2020) | 5,946 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6502, 124.7527 (8° 39' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Lower Jasaan, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Jasaan, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,946. This represented 10.42% of the total population of Jasaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lower Jasaan in the 2015 Census was 6,031 broken down into 1,319 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,135 | 739 | 5.60 | |
| 4,526 | 864 | 5.24 | |
| 4,699 | 900 | 5.22 | |
| 5,421 | 1,112 | 4.88 | |
| 5,578 | 1,173 | 4.76 | |
| 6,031 | 1,319 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lower Jasaan is 5 to 9, with 643 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 123 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 510 | 8.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 643 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 607 | 10.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 556 | 9.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 580 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 496 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 448 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 402 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 371 | 6.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 312 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 255 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 239 | 3.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 207 | 3.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 140 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 63 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 0.66% |
| Total | 6,055 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lower Jasaan grew from 4,135 in 1990 to 5,946 in 2020, an increase of 1,811 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.38%, or a decrease of 109 people, from the previous population of 6,055 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,135 | – | |
| 4,526 | 1.71% | |
| 4,699 | 0.81% | |
| 5,421 | 1.99% | |
| 5,578 | 1.04% | |
| 6,055 | 1.57% | |
| 5,946 | -0.38% |
Location
Lower Jasaan is situated at approximately 8.6502, 124.7527, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lower Jasaan 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.