Jamindan
Municipality in Capiz, Philippines
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Jamindan, officially the Municipality of Jamindan (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Jamindan; Aklanon: Banwa it Jamindan; Kinaray-a: Banwa kang Jamindan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Jamindan), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,472 people.[5]
Jamindan | |
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| Municipality of Jamindan | |
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| Coordinates: 11°24′34″N 122°30′37″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 30 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Donnah T. Valdemar (1Capiz) |
| • Vice Mayor | Lemuel V. Vestidas (1Capiz) |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 25,731 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 412.03 km2 (159.09 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,074 m (6,804 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 40,472 |
| • Density | 98.226/km2 (254.40/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,778 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 20.73 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 274.2 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 368.8 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 191.9 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 31.15 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5808 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Geography
It is located on the western part of the province and is 48 kilometres (30 mi) from Roxas City.
Barangays
Jamindan is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. [6]
- Agambulong
- Agbun-od
- Agcagay
- Aglibacao
- Agloloway
- Bayebaye
- Caridad
- Esperanza
- Fe
- Ganzon
- Guintas
- Igang
- Jaena Norte
- Jaena Sur
- Jagnaya
- Lapaz
- Linambasan
- Lucero
- Maantol
- Masgrau
- Milan
- Molet
- Pangabat
- Pangabuan
- Pasol-o
- Poblacion
- San Jose
- San Juan
- San Vicente
- Santo Rosario
Climate
| Climate data for Jamindan, Capiz | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64 (2.5) |
44 (1.7) |
58 (2.3) |
83 (3.3) |
204 (8.0) |
304 (12.0) |
334 (13.1) |
291 (11.5) |
310 (12.2) |
281 (11.1) |
172 (6.8) |
97 (3.8) |
2,242 (88.3) |
| Average rainy days | 12.5 | 8.9 | 11.3 | 14.1 | 24.2 | 28.0 | 29.6 | 28.2 | 28.1 | 28.1 | 20.2 | 15.2 | 248.4 |
| Source: Meteoblue[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,102 | — |
| 1918 | 9,117 | +2.71% |
| 1939 | 13,582 | +1.92% |
| 1948 | 13,769 | +0.15% |
| 1960 | 16,090 | +1.31% |
| 1970 | 20,483 | +2.44% |
| 1975 | 23,893 | +3.14% |
| 1980 | 25,652 | +1.43% |
| 1990 | 27,896 | +0.84% |
| 1995 | 34,022 | +3.79% |
| 2000 | 33,966 | −0.04% |
| 2007 | 34,831 | +0.35% |
| 2010 | 35,002 | +0.18% |
| 2015 | 36,677 | +0.89% |
| 2020 | 38,670 | +1.12% |
| 2024 | 40,472 | +1.10% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Jamindan was 40,472 people,[13] with a density of 98 inhabitants per square kilometre or 250 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Education
The Jamindan Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[22]
- Primary and elementary schools
- Agbun-od Elementary School
- Agcagay Elementary School
- Aglibacao Primary School
- Agloloway Elementary School
- Agtupgop Elementary School
- Camp Jamindan Elementary School
- Caridad Primary School
- Damiana M. Ongkiko Elementary School
- Fe Primary School
- Francisco C. Vacaro Elementary School
- Guintas Elementary School
- Igang Primary School
- Jaena Norte Elementary School
- Jaena Sur Primary School
- Jagnaya Elementary School
- Jamindan Elementary School
- La Paz Primary School
- Linambasan Elementary School
- Lucero Elementary School
- Maantol Elementary School
- Masnang Primary School
- Milan Elementary School
- North Lucero Primary School
- Pangabat Elementary School
- Pasol-o Primary School
- San Jose Elementary School
- San Sebastian Parochial School
- San Vicente Elementary School
- Sto. Rosario Primary School
- Ubog Elementary School
- Secondary schools
- Jagnaya National High School
- Jamindan National High School
- Lucero National High School
- Macario Delfin Bermejo National High School
- Manuel Ganzon Advincula Integrated School
