Jordan, Guimaras

Jordan
Municipality
Municipality of Jordan
San Miguel, the town centre of Jordan
San Miguel, the town centre of Jordan
Flag of Jordan
Flag
Official seal of Jordan
Seal
Map of Guimaras with Jordan highlighted
Map of Guimaras with Jordan highlighted
Interactive map of Jordan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°35′46″N 122°35′16″E / 10.596°N 122.5878°E / 10.596; 122.5878
Country Philippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceGuimaras
DistrictLone district
Founded1918
Barangays14 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJohn Edward G. Gando (NUP)
 • Vice MayorAna Philippa G. Nava (NUP)
 • CongressmanJC Rahman Nava (NUP)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Katya J Anjella D. Delgado
  • Gerardo Z. Gaitan
  • Jovito R. Atienza
  • Francis Louis E. Corpuz
  • Ma. Sheila G. Gange
  • Christian G. Infante
  • Raymond I. Cruz
  • Rolyn Faith C. Dellavan
 • Electorate26,628 voters (2025)
Area
 
 • Total
126.11 km2 (48.69 sq mi)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
40,647
 • Density322.31/km2 (834.79/sq mi)
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence19.34% (2015)
 • Revenue (₱)₱ 208.5 million (2024)
 • Assets (₱)₱ 432 million (2024)
 • Liabilities (₱)₱ 124.7 million (2024)
 • Expenditure (₱)₱ 104.7 million (2024)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5045
PSGC
0607902000
IDD : area code +63 (0)33
Native languagesHiligaynon
Ati
Tagalog
Websitejordan.gov.ph

Jordan ([hɔ̝ɾdɐn]), officially the Municipality of Jordan (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Jordan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Jordan), is a municipality and capital of the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,647 people.

Natago Beach, a sandbar beach that connects two small islands

It is the home of Ang Pagtaltal sa Bulaan Bukid, a reenactment during lenten season that strengthens the local economy and tourism.

History

The name of the town used to be Nagaba but was changed in 1902 to Jordan. The name Jordán, the Spanish name for the Jordan River, was chosen by the residents in honor of John the Baptist, their patron saint. According to local folklore, he saved the inhabitants from slaughter during the Moro raid in the Spanish era.[citation needed]

In 1918, the municipality was formed when it separated from Buenavista, with Valeriano Villanueva as the first appointed Presidente Municipal. After elections in 1919, Hugo Chávez became the next mayor, followed by Licerio Segovia (1921-1923), Alberto Gonzaga (1923-1925), Feliz Ronzales (1925-1928), Hilario Nava (1929-1932), again Hugo Chávez (1932-1938), and Leodegario Galarpe (1939-1941).

Nueva Valencia was established as a separate municipality in 1941. In July 1995 San Lorenzo and Sibunag were created, leaving Jordan with only 14 barangays. Before these two towns was created, Jordan was composed of 33 barangays.

Geography

Jordan is bounded by the three municipalities of the province, Buenavista to the north, San Lorenzo to the east, and Sibunag to the south. Before founding of the five towns, the whole island of Guimaras was called "Himal-us". Across the Iloilo Strait from Jordan is Iloilo City on the island of Panay. Jordan is a part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area, centered on Iloilo City.

Wharf with mango welcome sign

With a wharf closest to Iloilo City and a central location, Jordan is also the commercial center of the island.

Balaan bukid and the huge holy cross

The Balaan bukid is a 558 feet (170 meters) mountain, located in Barangay Balcon Melliza.

Barangays

Jordan is subdivided into 14 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Alaguisoc
  • Balcon Maravilla
  • Balcon Melliza
  • Bugnay
  • Buluangan
  • Espinosa
  • Hoskyn
  • Lawi
  • Morobuan
  • Poblacion
  • Rizal
  • San Miguel
  • Sinapsapan
  • Santa Teresa

Climate

Climate data for Jordan, Guimaras
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 19
(0.7)		 17
(0.7)		 26
(1.0)		 37
(1.5)		 119
(4.7)		 191
(7.5)		 258
(10.2)		 260
(10.2)		 248
(9.8)		 196
(7.7)		 97
(3.8)		 39
(1.5)		 1,507
(59.3)
Average rainy days 7.2 5.2 8.3 11.9 22.3 26.5 28.3 28.2 27.3 26.4 18.7 11.8 222.1
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Jordan Municipal Hall
Population census of Jordan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 7,475—    
1918 15,323+4.90%
1939 23,053+1.96%
1948 15,677−4.19%
1960 20,575+2.29%
1970 27,016+2.76%
1975 32,474+3.76%
1980 36,014+2.09%
1990 45,852+2.44%
1995 25,321−10.53%
2000 28,745+2.76%
2007 32,524+1.72%
2010 34,791+2.48%
2015 36,096+0.70%
2020 39,566+1.95%
2024 40,647+0.65%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Jordan was 40,647 people, with a density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre or 830 inhabitants per square mile.

In the 2000 census, in an area of 126 km2., it had a population of 28,745 people in 5,397 households, and in 2007, 32,525 people. In the 2010 census, its population had increased to 34,791 persons.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Jordan (%)

10
20
30
40
2000
36.98
2003
31.50
2006
24.60
2009
17.68
2012
17.50
2015
19.34
2018
10.33
2021
14.65
2023
7.33

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

There are three schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are the:

Primary and elementary schools
  • Agape Dream Christian Academy
  • Alaguisoc Elementary School
  • Alejandro Heights Christian School
  • Balcon Melliza Elementary School
  • Bugnay Elementary School
  • Buluangan Elementary School
  • Don Pedro Vasquez Memorial School
  • Espinosa Elementary School
  • Guimaras Baptist Academy
  • Guimaras Joyful Pre-school
  • History Makers Learning Center
  • Hoskyn Elementary School
  • Jordan Central School
  • Lawi Elementary School
  • Manuel Maravilla Memorial School
  • Morubuan Elementary School
  • Paaralan ng Buhay ng Tamborong
  • Ravina Elementary School
  • San Miguel Central School
  • Seed Park Academy
  • Sinapsapan Elementary School
  • St. Joseph School-Hijas de Jesus
  • Sta. Teresa Elementary School
Secondary schools

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Jordan | (DILG)
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