San Jose 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) | 1,820 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9444, 122.6358 (10° 57' North, 122° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.6 meters (90.6 feet) |
San Jose 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 1,820. This represented 2.32% of the total population of Pototan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose Ward in the 2015 Census was 1,802 broken down into 351 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,099 | 358 | 5.86 | |
| 2,018 | 374 | 5.40 | |
| 2,004 | 390 | 5.14 | |
| 1,715 | 338 | 5.07 | |
| 1,730 | 347 | 4.99 | |
| 1,802 | 351 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose Ward is 30 to 34, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 23 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 6.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 8.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 148 | 8.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 8.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 163 | 8.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 169 | 9.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 121 | 6.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 3.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 63 | 3.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 44 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 1.91% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.53% |
| Total | 1,831 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose Ward fell from 2,119 in 1990 to 1,820 in 2020, a decrease of 299 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 1,831 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,119 | – | |
| 2,034 | -0.76% | |
| 2,013 | -0.22% | |
| 1,723 | -2.12% | |
| 1,738 | 0.32% | |
| 1,831 | 1.00% | |
| 1,820 | -0.13% |
Location
San Jose Ward is situated at approximately 10.9444, 122.6358, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.6 meters or 90.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Jose 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.