San Jose, Municipality of Virac, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Virac |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Population (2020) | 107 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.5809, 124.2314 (13° 35' North, 124° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
San Jose, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Virac, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 107. This represented 0.14% of the total population of Virac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of San Jose in the 2015 Census was 108 broken down into 24 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 49 | 4.86 | |
| 155 | 32 | 4.84 | |
| 174 | 35 | 4.97 | |
| 141 | 36 | 3.92 | |
| 128 | 34 | 3.76 | |
| 108 | 24 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Jose is 15 to 19, with 17 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 4 | 3.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 7 | 5.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 13 | 10.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 17 | 13.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 11 | 9.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 5 | 4.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 7.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 4 | 3.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 9 | 7.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 6.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 6.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 4.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 4.92% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 3.28% |
| Total | 122 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Jose fell from 238 in 1990 to 107 in 2020, a decrease of 131 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.72%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 122 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | – | |
| 155 | -7.72% | |
| 174 | 2.51% | |
| 141 | -2.86% | |
| 128 | -3.46% | |
| 122 | -0.91% | |
| 107 | -2.72% |
Location
San Jose is situated at approximately 13.5809, 124.2314, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
San Jose shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Lanao (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Marcelo Alberto (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Rawis (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- San Pedro (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Santa Cruz, Virac, Catanduanes
- San Roque (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Santa Elena (Poblacion), Virac, Catanduanes
- Santo Niño, Virac, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.