Jolacao, Municipality of Santa Margarita, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Santa Margarita |
| Postal code | 6709 |
| Population (2020) | 106 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1364, 124.7497 (12° 8' North, 124° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.4 meters (244.1 feet) |
Jolacao is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Margarita, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 106. This represented 0.40% of the total population of Santa Margarita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jolacao in the 2015 Census was 118 broken down into 15 households or an average of 7.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 18 | 4.72 | |
| 92 | 23 | 4.00 | |
| 123 | 21 | 5.86 | |
| 144 | 29 | 4.97 | |
| 163 | 31 | 5.26 | |
| 118 | 15 | 7.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jolacao is 5 to 9, with 19 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 3.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 14.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 16.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 17 | 14.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 13 | 11.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 10 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 8 | 6.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 6 | 5.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 7 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 6 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 2 | 1.69% |
| 55 to 59 | – | 0.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1.69% |
| 65 to 69 | – | 0.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 118 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jolacao grew from 85 in 1990 to 106 in 2020, an increase of 21 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.23%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 118 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | – | |
| 92 | 1.49% | |
| 123 | 6.42% | |
| 144 | 2.20% | |
| 163 | 4.61% | |
| 118 | -5.97% | |
| 106 | -2.23% |
Location
Jolacao is situated at approximately 12.1364, 124.7497, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.4 meters or 244.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jolacao 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.