Jewaran, Municipality of Jipapad, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Jipapad |
| Postal code | 6819 |
| Population (2020) | 298 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3111, 125.2506 (12° 19' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.5 meters (67.3 feet) |
Jewaran is a barangay in the municipality of Jipapad, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 298. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Jipapad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jewaran in the 2015 Census was 272 broken down into 63 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 33 | 6.03 | |
| 320 | 55 | 5.82 | |
| 262 | 52 | 5.04 | |
| 264 | 59 | 4.47 | |
| 255 | 57 | 4.47 | |
| 272 | 63 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jewaran is 5 to 9, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 4.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 9.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 17.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 24 | 8.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 11 | 4.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 7.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 2.21% |
| Total | 272 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jewaran grew from 199 in 1990 to 298 in 2020, an increase of 99 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 272 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 199 | – | |
| 320 | 9.31% | |
| 262 | -4.20% | |
| 264 | 0.10% | |
| 255 | -1.25% | |
| 272 | 1.24% | |
| 298 | 1.94% |
Location
Jewaran is situated at approximately 12.3111, 125.2506, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.5 meters or 67.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jewaran shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mabuhay, Jipapad, Eastern Samar
- Roxas, Jipapad, Eastern Samar
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion), Jipapad, Eastern Samar
- Pio del Pilar, Lapinig, Northern Samar
- Can Omanio, Lapinig, Northern Samar
- Cahagwayan, Lapinig, Northern Samar
- Can Maria, Lapinig, Northern Samar
- Agsaman, Jipapad, Eastern Samar
- Magsaysay, Jipapad, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.