San Jose, Municipality of Tagapul-an, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tagapul-An |
| Postal code | 6712 |
| Population (2020) | 552 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagapul-an |
| Coordinates | 12.0494, 124.1588 (12° 3' North, 124° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.9 meters (55.4 feet) |
San Jose, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Tagapul-An, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 552. This represented 6.27% of the total population of Tagapul-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 592 broken down into 140 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | 100 | 4.96 | |
| 519 | 122 | 4.25 | |
| 545 | 124 | 4.40 | |
| 411 | 87 | 4.72 | |
| 477 | 99 | 4.82 | |
| 592 | 140 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 10 to 14, with 87 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 34 | 5.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 8.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 87 | 14.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 12.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 9.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 5.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 4.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.52% |
| Total | 592 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose grew from 496 in 1990 to 552 in 2020, an increase of 56 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.46%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 592 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 496 | – | |
| 519 | 0.85% | |
| 545 | 1.05% | |
| 411 | -3.82% | |
| 477 | 5.57% | |
| 592 | 4.20% | |
| 552 | -1.46% |
Location
San Jose is situated at approximately 12.0494, 124.1588, in the island of Tagapul-an. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.9 meters or 55.4 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.