Jolason, Municipality of Tubungan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Tubungan |
| Postal code | 5027 |
| Population (2020) | 667 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7898, 122.3205 (10° 47' North, 122° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 282.0 meters (925.2 feet) |
Jolason is a barangay in the municipality of Tubungan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 667. This represented 2.90% of the total population of Tubungan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jolason in the 2015 Census was 659 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 100 | 5.08 | |
| 573 | 105 | 5.46 | |
| 565 | 122 | 4.63 | |
| 659 | 130 | 5.07 | |
| 669 | 127 | 5.27 | |
| 659 | 141 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jolason is 10 to 14, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 5.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 8.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 7.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 6.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.97% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.12% |
| Total | 659 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jolason grew from 508 in 1990 to 667 in 2020, an increase of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.25%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 659 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 508 | – | |
| 573 | 2.28% | |
| 565 | -0.30% | |
| 659 | 2.15% | |
| 669 | 0.55% | |
| 659 | -0.29% | |
| 667 | 0.25% |
Location
Jolason is situated at approximately 10.7898, 122.3205, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 282.0 meters or 925.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jolason 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.