San Jose, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Population (2020) | 401 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0886, 125.6919 (11° 5' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.7 feet) |
San Jose is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 401. This represented 6.56% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 386 broken down into 81 households or an average of 4.77 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 45 | 5.42 | |
| 337 | 53 | 6.36 | |
| 305 | 56 | 5.45 | |
| 309 | 66 | 4.68 | |
| 331 | 68 | 4.87 | |
| 386 | 81 | 4.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 15 to 19, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 6.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 10.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 12.18% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 10.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 6.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 4.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 3.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.07% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.81% |
| Total | 386 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 244 in 1990 to 401 in 2020, an increase of 157 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 386 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 244 | – | |
| 337 | 6.24% | |
| 305 | -2.12% | |
| 309 | 0.18% | |
| 331 | 2.54% | |
| 386 | 2.97% | |
| 401 | 0.81% |
Location
San Jose is situated at approximately 11.0886, 125.6919, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Jose 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.