Jubas, Municipality of Libagon, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Libagon |
| Postal code | 6615 |
| Population (2020) | 605 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2960, 125.0517 (10° 18' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Jubas, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Libagon, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 605. This represented 3.97% of the total population of Libagon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jubas in the 2015 Census was 706 broken down into 158 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 114 | 4.93 | |
| 553 | 113 | 4.89 | |
| 623 | 128 | 4.87 | |
| 653 | 152 | 4.30 | |
| 696 | 157 | 4.43 | |
| 706 | 158 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jubas is 20 to 24, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 6.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 8.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 9.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 8.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 9.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 7.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 6.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.70% |
| Total | 706 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jubas grew from 565 in 1990 to 605 in 2020, an increase of 40 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.20%, or a decrease of 101 people, from the previous population of 706 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 565 | – | |
| 556 | -0.30% | |
| 630 | 2.72% | |
| 655 | 0.54% | |
| 699 | 2.39% | |
| 706 | 0.19% | |
| 605 | -3.20% |
Location
Jubas is situated at approximately 10.2960, 125.0517, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jubas 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.