San Jose, Municipality of Gandara, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Gandara |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,065 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1108, 124.8787 (12° 7' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.6 meters (77.4 feet) |
San Jose is a barangay in the municipality of Gandara, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,065. This represented 3.02% of the total population of Gandara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 989 broken down into 204 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 622 | 118 | 5.27 | |
| 764 | 142 | 5.38 | |
| 886 | 167 | 5.31 | |
| 956 | 195 | 4.90 | |
| 884 | 172 | 5.14 | |
| 989 | 204 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 10 to 14, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 6.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 12.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 14.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 11.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.61% |
| Total | 990 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 622 in 1990 to 1,065 in 2020, an increase of 443 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.55%, or an increase of 75 people, from the previous population of 990 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 622 | – | |
| 765 | 3.95% | |
| 898 | 3.50% | |
| 957 | 0.88% | |
| 897 | -2.33% | |
| 990 | 1.90% | |
| 1,065 | 1.55% |
Location
San Jose is situated at approximately 12.1108, 124.8787, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.6 meters or 77.4 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.