Jamindan
Municipality in Capiz, Philippines
Municipality in Western Visayas, Philippines
Jamindan
Municipality
Municipality of Jamindan
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Jamindan is located in Philippines
Jamindan
Jamindan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°24′34″N 122°30′37″E / 11.4094°N 122.5103°E / 11.4094; 122.5103
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 2nd district
Barangays30 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorDonnah T. Valdemar (1Capiz)
 • Vice MayorLemuel V. Vestidas (1Capiz)
 • RepresentativeJane T. Castro (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Reggie V. Villasis
  • Benedicto G. Layson
  • J.Tevens V. Vista
  • Jonathan R. Guillermo
  • Mia V. Destura
  • Henry V. Vili
  • Nilda B. Valaquio
  • Jacqueline A. Laurino
 • Electorate25,731 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
412.03 km2 (159.09 sq mi)
Highest elevation
(Mount Nangtud)
2,074 m (6,804 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
40,472
 • Density98.226/km2 (254.40/sq mi)
 • Households
9,778
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.73
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 274.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 368.8 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 191.9 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 31.15 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5808
PSGC
061906000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesKaray-a
Capisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog

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]

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

Population census of Jamindan
YearPop.±% 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

Poverty incidence of Jamindan

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
63.50
2003
44.38
2006
47.30
2009
32.79
2012
35.46
2015
24.59
2018
12.80
2021
20.73

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

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

References

  1. ^  Municipality of Jamindan | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Jamindan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  8. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  16. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  17. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  18. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  21. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  22. ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
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