San Jose, Municipality of Boston, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Municipality | Boston |
| Postal code | 8206 |
| Population (2020) | 2,179 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8757, 126.3350 (7° 53' North, 126° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.0 meters (213.3 feet) |
San Jose is a barangay in the municipality of Boston, in the province of Davao Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,179. This represented 14.91% of the total population of Boston.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 1,929 broken down into 478 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,469 | 261 | 5.63 | |
| 1,475 | 258 | 5.72 | |
| 1,469 | 276 | 5.32 | |
| 1,642 | 294 | 5.59 | |
| 1,859 | 358 | 5.19 | |
| 1,929 | 478 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 10 to 14, with 236 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 175 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 11.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 236 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 203 | 10.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 146 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 118 | 6.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 133 | 6.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 2.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 1.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.67% |
| Total | 1,930 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 1,469 in 1990 to 2,179 in 2020, an increase of 710 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.59%, or an increase of 249 people, from the previous population of 1,930 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,469 | – | |
| 1,475 | 0.08% | |
| 1,469 | -0.09% | |
| 1,642 | 1.55% | |
| 1,879 | 5.03% | |
| 1,930 | 0.51% | |
| 2,179 | 2.59% |
Location
San Jose is situated at approximately 7.8757, 126.3350, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.0 meters or 213.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Jose shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Abijod, Cateel, Davao Oriental
- Cabasagan, Boston, Davao Oriental
- Simulao, Boston, Davao Oriental
- Carmen, Boston, Davao Oriental
- Caatihan, Boston, Davao Oriental
- Cawayanan, Boston, Davao Oriental
- Poblacion, Boston, Davao Oriental
- Rizal, Monkayo, Davao de Oro
- Pasian (Santa Filomena), Monkayo, Davao de Oro
- Mount Diwata, Monkayo, Davao de Oro
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.