[5] The name Jordán, the Spanish name for the Jordan River, was chosen by the residents in honor of John the Baptist, their patron saint.

[6] According to local folklore, he saved the inhabitants from slaughter during the Moro raid in the Spanish era.

In July 1995 San Lorenzo and Sibunag were created, leaving Jordan with only 14 barangays.

Jordan is bounded by the three municipalities of the province, Buenavista to the north, San Lorenzo to the east, and Sibunag to the south.

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