Japay, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 355 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0917, 125.4038 (12° 6' North, 125° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Japay is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 355. This represented 0.95% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Japay in the 2015 Census was 377 broken down into 88 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 59 | 4.73 | |
| 319 | 69 | 4.62 | |
| 262 | 62 | 4.23 | |
| 304 | 63 | 4.83 | |
| 369 | 78 | 4.73 | |
| 377 | 88 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Japay is 10 to 14, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 10.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 13.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 14.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 10.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 7.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 4.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 3.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 2.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.80% |
| Total | 377 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Japay grew from 279 in 1990 to 355 in 2020, an increase of 76 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.26%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 377 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | – | |
| 319 | 2.54% | |
| 262 | -4.13% | |
| 304 | 2.07% | |
| 369 | 7.31% | |
| 377 | 0.41% | |
| 355 | -1.26% |
Location
Japay is situated at approximately 12.0917, 125.4038, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Japay 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.