Janipon, Municipality of San Jorge, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jorge |
| Postal code | 6707 |
| Population (2020) | 274 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9241, 124.8897 (11° 55' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.8 meters (42.0 feet) |
Janipon is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 274. This represented 1.56% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Janipon in the 2015 Census was 298 broken down into 69 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 81 | 4.32 | |
| 320 | 72 | 4.44 | |
| 316 | 68 | 4.65 | |
| 310 | 56 | 5.54 | |
| 334 | 67 | 4.99 | |
| 298 | 69 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Janipon is 10 to 14, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 3.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 7.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 14.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 7.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 13 | 4.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 7.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 6.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 6.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.01% |
| Total | 298 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Janipon fell from 350 in 1990 to 274 in 2020, a decrease of 76 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.75%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 298 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | – | |
| 320 | -1.66% | |
| 316 | -0.27% | |
| 310 | -0.26% | |
| 334 | 2.75% | |
| 298 | -2.15% | |
| 274 | -1.75% |
Location
Janipon is situated at approximately 11.9241, 124.8897, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.8 meters or 42.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Janipon 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.