Barangay Profile

Barangay La Curva

San Jose, Dinagat Islands, Region XIII

PSGC 1705110024 ZIP 5100
3,185 Population
29th of 189 By Population
17 m Elevation
5100 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Dinagat Islands San Jose Barangays La Curva
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Barangay La Curva is a barangay in San Jose, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1705110024 with ZIP code 5100, it had a 2020 Census population of 3,185. That makes it the 29th most populous of San Jose's 189 barangays (11.9% of the municipal total of 26,735). It sits at about 17 m above sea level at coordinates 12.4085, 121.0738.

Overview

Barangay La Curva is a local community situated within San Jose, Dinagat Islands. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay La Curva is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether La Curva is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within San Jose, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 2,187 — —
1995 Sep 1 2,667 +3.79% 480
2000 May 1 2,878 +1.65% 211
2007 Aug 1 2,816 -0.3% -62
2010 May 1 3,270 +5.59% 454
2015 Aug 1 3,034 -1.42% -236
2020 May 1 3,185 +1.03% 151
2,187
2,667
2,878
2,816
3,270
3,034
3,185
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay La Curva is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in San Jose.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 51 1.68%
1 to 4 291 9.59%
5 to 9 328 10.81%
10 to 14 322 10.61%
15 to 19 320 10.55%
20 to 24 272 8.97%
25 to 29 243 8.01%
30 to 34 187 6.16%
35 to 39 188 6.2%
40 to 44 202 6.66%
45 to 49 168 5.54%
50 to 54 153 5.04%
55 to 59 87 2.87%
60 to 64 63 2.08%
65 to 69 63 2.08%
70 to 74 44 1.45%
75 to 79 29 0.96%
80 and over 23 0.76%
Under 1
51
1 to 4
291
5 to 9
328
10 to 14
322
15 to 19
320
20 to 24
272
25 to 29
243
30 to 34
187
35 to 39
188
40 to 44
202
45 to 49
168
50 to 54
153
55 to 59
87
60 to 64
63
65 to 69
63
70 to 74
44
75 to 79
29
80 and over
23
992

Young population (0-14) · 32.7%

1,883

Working-age population (15-64) · 62.06%

159

Older population (65+) · 5.24%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay La Curva is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in San Jose.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 428 5.11
1995 Sep 1 544 4.9
2000 May 1 581 4.95
2007 Aug 1 598 4.71
2010 May 1 710 4.61
2015 Aug 1 736 4.12
428
544
581
598
710
736
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

29th of 189

Relative rank among San Jose's barangays by 2020 population.

17 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 32.8 m municipal median.

Barangay La Curva is located at approximately 12.4085, 121.0738 (12°24'31" N, 121°04'26" E) on Mindanao , roughly 17 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay La Curva in municipality of San Jose, province of Dinagat Islands is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name La Curva
PSGC Code 1705110024
Population (2020) 3,185
Rank in Municipality 29th of 189
Coordinates 12.4085, 121.0738 (12°24'31" N, 121°04'26" E)
Elevation 17 m above sea level
City / Municipality San Jose
Province Dinagat Islands
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 5100

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in San Jose.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in San Jose

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay La Curva and the wider San Jose area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay La Curva located?

Barangay La Curva is a barangay in San Jose, Dinagat Islands, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1705110024 with ZIP code 5100, it had a 2020 Census population of 3,185. That makes it the 29th most populous of San Jose's 189 barangays (11.9% of the municipal total of 26,735). It sits at about 17 m above sea level at coordinates 12.4085, 121.0738.

What is the population of Barangay La Curva?

3,185 as of the 2020 Census, the 29th largest of San Jose's 189 barangays (11.9% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay La Curva?

The PSGC code is 1705110024, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay La Curva?

ZIP 5100, covering San Jose and its barangays.

How many barangays does San Jose have?

189 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.