Jilocon, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 6202 |
| Population (2020) | 2,004 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.4294, 123.2347 (9° 26' North, 123° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Jilocon is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,004. This represented 9.13% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jilocon in the 2015 Census was 1,944 broken down into 477 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,226 | 223 | 5.50 | |
| 1,377 | 261 | 5.28 | |
| 1,470 | 305 | 4.82 | |
| 1,671 | 347 | 4.82 | |
| 1,728 | 383 | 4.51 | |
| 1,944 | 477 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jilocon is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 150 | 7.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 9.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 179 | 9.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 8.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 174 | 8.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 131 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 95 | 4.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 106 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 121 | 6.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 95 | 4.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 100 | 5.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 2.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 41 | 2.11% |
| Total | 1,944 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jilocon grew from 1,226 in 1990 to 2,004 in 2020, an increase of 778 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.64%, or an increase of 60 people, from the previous population of 1,944 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,226 | – | |
| 1,377 | 2.20% | |
| 1,470 | 1.41% | |
| 1,671 | 1.78% | |
| 1,728 | 1.23% | |
| 1,944 | 2.27% | |
| 2,004 | 0.64% |
Location
Jilocon is situated at approximately 9.4294, 123.2347, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jilocon 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.