San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 366.90 km2 (141.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 7,767 |
| Density (2020) | 21 / km2 (55 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 3' North, 125° 2' East (12.0517, 125.0263) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 139.2 meters (456.5 feet) |
San Jose de Buan is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 366.90 square kilometers or 141.66 square miles which constitutes 6.07% of Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,767. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Samar province, or 0.17% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 21 inhabitants per square kilometer or 55 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Jose de Buan has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguingayan | 4.96% | 385 | 368 | 4.62% | 0.96% |
| Babaclayon | 5.66% | 440 | 423 | 4.02% | 0.83% |
| Barangay 1 | 24.51% | 1,904 | 1,511 | 26.01% | 4.99% |
| Barangay 2 | 3.79% | 294 | 393 | -25.19% | -5.93% |
| Barangay 3 | 4.74% | 368 | 403 | -8.68% | -1.89% |
| Barangay 4 | 13.84% | 1,075 | 1,356 | -20.72% | -4.77% |
| Can-aponte | 6.85% | 532 | 611 | -12.93% | -2.87% |
| Cataydongan | 4.11% | 319 | 364 | -12.36% | -2.74% |
| Gusa | 5.00% | 388 | 347 | 11.82% | 2.38% |
| Hagbay | 2.24% | 174 | 196 | -11.22% | -2.47% |
| Hibaca-an | 5.70% | 443 | 361 | 22.71% | 4.40% |
| Hiduroma | 3.55% | 276 | 312 | -11.54% | -2.55% |
| Hilumot | 4.36% | 339 | 286 | 18.53% | 3.64% |
| San Nicolas | 10.69% | 830 | 838 | -0.95% | -0.20% |
| San Jose de Buan Total | 7,767 | 7,769 | -0.03% | -0.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Jose de Buan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱77,951,386.79.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,512,095.97 | – |
| 2010 | 47,464,325.05 | 6.63% |
| 2011 | 51,231,985.13 | 7.94% |
| 2012 | 52,336,095.30 | 2.16% |
| 2013 | 54,832,099.16 | 4.77% |
| 2014 | 62,432,069.20 | 13.86% |
| 2015 | 71,410,860.48 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 77,951,386.79 | 9.16% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose de Buan in the 2015 Census was 7,765 broken down into 1,649 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,217 | 831 | 5.07 | |
| 5,465 | 1,158 | 4.72 | |
| 6,426 | 1,269 | 5.06 | |
| 6,784 | 1,176 | 5.77 | |
| 6,503 | 1,170 | 5.56 | |
| 7,765 | 1,649 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose de Buan is 5 to 9, with 1,089 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 204 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 871 | 11.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,089 | 14.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,009 | 12.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 971 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 729 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 542 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 446 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 421 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 367 | 4.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 278 | 3.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 196 | 2.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 220 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 154 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 91 | 1.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 83 | 1.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 58 | 0.75% |
| Total | 7,769 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose de Buan grew from 382 in 1918 to 7,767 in 2020, an increase of 7,385 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.01%, or a decrease of 2 people, from the previous population of 7,769 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 382 | – | |
| 633 | 2.56% | |
| 646 | 0.21% | |
| 1,372 | 6.85% | |
| 2,530 | 6.17% | |
| 3,250 | 5.15% | |
| 5,455 | 10.91% | |
| 4,217 | -2.54% | |
| 5,471 | 5.00% | |
| 6,438 | 3.55% | |
| 6,814 | 0.79% | |
| 6,563 | -1.36% | |
| 7,769 | 3.26% | |
| 7,767 | -0.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Jose de Buan for the year 2019 was 5,521, broken down into 2,915 males and 2,606 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Jose de Buan is situated at approximately 12° 3' North, 125° 2' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 139.2 meters or 456.5 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Jose de Buan are Catbalogan, Samar, Calbayog, Samar, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Ormoc, Leyte, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Matuguinao, Samar, San Jorge, Samar, Gandara, Samar, Maslog, Eastern Samar, Motiong, Samar, and Paranas, Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 520.55 kilometers (323.45 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Matuguinao, Samar, 18.36 kilometers (11.41 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- San Jorge, Samar, 23.33 kilometers (14.50 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Gandara, Samar, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the West (S79°W)
- Maslog, Eastern Samar, 26.73 kilometers (16.61 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Motiong, Samar, 30.45 kilometers (18.92 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Paranas, Samar, 31.10 kilometers (19.32 miles) to the South (S1°W)
Nearest cities
- Catbalogan, Samar, 34.41 kilometers (21.38 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 47.00 kilometers (29.20 miles) to the West (N88°W)
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 65.95 kilometers (40.98 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Tacloban, 89.48 kilometers (55.60 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 124.61 kilometers (77.43 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S21°W)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 150.42 kilometers (93.47 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Distance from Manila: 520.55 kilometers (323.45 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.