Socio-Economic and Physical Profile - Demographic Characteristics Socio-Economic and Physical Profile is structured as follows: The Physical Environment •   Physical Character –   Geographical Location and Area –   Geology –   Topography, Elevation and Slope –   Geomorphology –   Soil Type –   Erosion –   Water Resources Characteristics –   Land and Associated Soil Characteristics –   Protected Areas of Agriculture –   Atmospheric Characteristics –   Air Quality •   Land Classifications •   Preservation and Conservation Areas Demographic Characteristics •   Population Levels, Growth, Distribution & Movements –   Levels and Growth Pattern –   Population Movements –   Age-Sex Structure –   Literacy Rate –   Religious Affiliations –   Number of Households, 1970-2000 –   Population Density, 1990-2000 •   Projected Population Land Use •   Historical Land Use •   City Form and Structure –   The City's Natural & Man-Made Landmarks –   Major Paths of Movements –   The City's Edges •   Existing Land Utilization Pattern –   Urbanisation Pattern –   Agricultural Areas –   Idle Land or Grasslands –   Forested Areas –   Tourism Areas •   Land Development Trends •   Future Land Use Demand –   Urban Land Demand –   HLURB Land Use Demands •   Development Needs The Local Economy The Local Economy •   Economic Activities •   Family Income and Expenditures –   Agriculture –   Fisheries Development Program –   Agricultural Service –   Status of CARP –   Veterinary Services –   Slaughterhouse Operation –   Commercial Establishments –   Industry –   Tourism Human and Social Development •   Health, Nutrition and Sanitation –   Health Status Indicators –   Health Care Provision –   Health Resources Profile –   Development Needs •   Education, Culture and Sports –   Educational Facilities and Manpower –   Student Enrollment –   Pre-School Education –   Culture, Sports and Recreation Facilities –   Development Needs •   Housing Resettlement –   Development Needs •   Public Safety and Protective Services –   Crime Incidence –   Police Protection Personnel and Facilities –   Police Services –   Fire Protection and Prevention –   Administration of Justice –   Development Needs •   Social Welfare and Development –   Social Welfare Programmes and Services –   Development Needs •   Indigenous Communities –   Development Needs Infrastructure •   Roads and Transport –   Road Network Profile –   Bridges –   Modes of Transportation –   Traffic Prone Areas –   Upcoming Projects –   Development Needs •   Water –   Water Resources –   Existing Situation –   Development Needs •   Drainage and Sewerage –   Existing Situation –   Development Needs •   Power –   Existing Situation –   Upcoming Projects –   Development Needs •   Telecommunications –   Existing Situation –   Development Needs Environmental Management •   Solid Waste Management •   Liquid Waste Management •   Forest Resource Management •   Management of Prime Agricultural Areas •   Development Needs Development Administration •   Organisational Framework and Resource Capability –   Human Resources –   City Planning and Development Office •   Financial Capability –   Historical Income –   Historical Expenditure –   Income and Expenditure Trends –   Projected Income •   Legislative and Administrative Framework –   Zoning Ordinance •   Development Needs Population Levels, Growth, Distribution and Movements - Age-Sex Structure Sex and age are two of the most important demographic characteristics both from the demographer's and planner's point of view. These two characteristics affect all the other socio-economic-demographic processes, hence, it is imperative to know the age-sex configuration of any area of interest. The age-structure of the City of San Jose Del Monte reflects its role as the provider of human resources to the adjacent metropolis. Almost half of the population or 50.8 percent belong to the productive age group which is 15 to 64. On the other hand, more than two-fifths of the population or 46.7 percent were less than 15 years old. The high proportions of the young and productive population translate to high demand for social services such as employment, social welfare, health, school, housing, etc. Table 3.4 Age-Sex Structure Age Bracket Male Population Percent to Total Female Population Percent to Total Both Sexes Population Percent to Total Under 1 6,745 4.2% 6,590 4.2% 13,336 4.2% 2-4 24,038 15.0% 22,527 14.5% 46,565 14.7% 5-9 24,450 15.2% 23,778 15.3% 48,228 15.3% 10-14 19,921 12.4% 19,415 12.5% 39,336 12.5% Young Age Group 75,155   72,310   147,465   Percent to Total 46.8%   46.5%   46.7%   15-19 17,038 10.6% 16,596 10.7% 33,634 10.7% 20-24 13,872 8.6% 16,596 8.7% 27,428 8.7% 25-29 11,243 7.0% 10,990 7.1% 22,233 7.0% 30-34 9,248 5.8% 8,992 5.8% 18,240 5.8% 35-39 7,601 4.7% 7,412 4.8% 15,013 4.8% 40-44 6,271 3.9% 6,112 3.9% 12,383 3.9% 45-49 5,290 3.3% 5,162 3.3% 10,452 3.3% 50-54 4,403 2.7% 4,307 2.8% 8,710 2.8% 55-59 3,548 2.2% 3,440 2.2% 6,988 2.2% 60-64 2,687 1.7% 2,534 1.6% 5,221 1.7% Productive Age Group 81,201   79,101   160,302   Percent to Total 50.6%   50.9%   50.8%   65-69 1,864 1.2% 1,742 1.1% 3,606 1.1% 70 and Above 2,248 1.4% 2,186 1.4% 4,434 1.4% Old Age Group 4,112   3,928   8,040   Percent to Total 2.6%   2.5%   2.5%   Total 160,468   155,339   315,807   Note: Age-Sex Structure was interpolated by Urbis from CHO Data. The preponderance of males relative to the females is observed in the City. Available data show a sex ratio that is about 103 males for every 100 females in the year 2000. Table 3.1 Age-Sex Distribution The burden on the working population to support the young and the old is also important to determine. This can be done by computing the total, young, and old dependency ratios. The total dependency ratio registered in 2000 was 97. The greater need to support the young population was observed as the young dependency ratio was relatively high at 92. The old dependency ratio, on the other hand, was only five. The relatively large young dependency ratio implies that the City of San Jose Del Monte has to give attention to the care and education of its young population. Institutions and services to address the needs of this sector of the population should therefore be planned.