Lopez Jaena Ward, Municipality of Pototan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Pototan |
| Postal code | 5008 |
| Population (2020) | 1,489 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9441, 122.6317 (10° 57' North, 122° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Lopez Jaena Ward, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Pototan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,489. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Pototan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lopez Jaena Ward in the 2015 Census was 1,503 broken down into 330 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,637 | 285 | 5.74 | |
| 1,670 | 318 | 5.25 | |
| 1,625 | 321 | 5.06 | |
| 1,478 | 311 | 4.75 | |
| 1,492 | 328 | 4.55 | |
| 1,503 | 330 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lopez Jaena Ward is 10 to 14, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 6.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 124 | 8.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 7.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 119 | 7.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 81 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 76 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 6.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 74 | 4.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.93% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 2.20% |
| Total | 1,503 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lopez Jaena Ward fell from 1,637 in 1990 to 1,489 in 2020, a decrease of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.20%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 1,503 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,637 | – | |
| 1,670 | 0.37% | |
| 1,625 | -0.58% | |
| 1,478 | -1.30% | |
| 1,492 | 0.34% | |
| 1,503 | 0.14% | |
| 1,489 | -0.20% |
Location
Lopez Jaena Ward is situated at approximately 10.9441, 122.6317, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lopez Jaena Ward 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.