Hermosa, Province of Bataan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 2111 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 157.00 km2 (60.62 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 77,443 |
| Density (2020) | 493 / km2 (1,278 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 50' North, 120° 30' East (14.8312, 120.5075) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.8 feet) |
Hermosa is a coastal municipality in the province of Bataan.
The municipality has a land area of 157.00 square kilometers or 60.62 square miles which constitutes 11.43% of Bataan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 77,443. This represented 9.07% of the total population of Bataan province, or 0.62% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 493 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,278 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Hermosa has 23 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Rivera | 2.20% | 1,705 | 1,675 | 1.79% | 0.37% |
| Almacen | 2.81% | 2,176 | 2,175 | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Bacong | 4.02% | 3,117 | 2,828 | 10.22% | 2.07% |
| Balsic | 10.12% | 7,840 | 6,594 | 18.90% | 3.71% |
| Bamban | 3.37% | 2,613 | 2,379 | 9.84% | 1.99% |
| Burgos-Soliman | 0.56% | 437 | 556 | -21.40% | -4.94% |
| Cataning | 3.87% | 3,000 | 3,018 | -0.60% | -0.13% |
| Culis | 13.33% | 10,322 | 8,610 | 19.88% | 3.89% |
| Daungan | 1.22% | 943 | 962 | -1.98% | -0.42% |
| Judge Roman Cruz Sr. | 5.87% | 4,544 | 3,816 | 19.08% | 3.74% |
| Mabiga | 4.24% | 3,287 | 2,902 | 13.27% | 2.66% |
| Mabuco | 7.10% | 5,496 | 3,238 | 69.73% | 11.78% |
| Maite | 2.61% | 2,025 | 1,706 | 18.70% | 3.67% |
| Mambog-Mandama | 4.78% | 3,699 | 2,922 | 26.59% | 5.09% |
| Palihan | 8.47% | 6,556 | 6,129 | 6.97% | 1.43% |
| Pandatung | 3.13% | 2,421 | 2,048 | 18.21% | 3.58% |
| Pulo | 0.81% | 631 | 579 | 8.98% | 1.83% |
| Saba | 2.78% | 2,151 | 1,875 | 14.72% | 2.93% |
| Sacrifice Valley | 2.25% | 1,746 | 1,248 | 39.90% | 7.32% |
| San Pedro | 3.00% | 2,324 | 2,318 | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Santo Cristo | 1.16% | 896 | 896 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Sumalo | 3.41% | 2,640 | 1,923 | 37.29% | 6.90% |
| Tipo | 8.88% | 6,874 | 5,465 | 25.78% | 4.95% |
| Hermosa Total | 77,443 | 65,862 | 17.58% | 3.47% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Hermosa for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱181,142,011.54.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89,086,761.89 | – |
| 2010 | 95,027,936.76 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 112,067,552.18 | 17.93% |
| 2012 | 106,721,055.53 | -4.77% |
| 2013 | 119,258,157.06 | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 144,046,218.20 | 20.79% |
| 2015 | 159,735,889.74 | 10.89% |
| 2016 | 181,142,011.54 | 13.40% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Hermosa in the 2015 Census was 65,800 broken down into 14,439 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34,560 | 6,298 | 5.49 | |
| 38,648 | 7,424 | 5.21 | |
| 46,176 | 8,988 | 5.14 | |
| 52,482 | 10,981 | 4.78 | |
| 56,970 | 12,105 | 4.71 | |
| 65,800 | 14,439 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hermosa is 5 to 9, with 7,163 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 430 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,498 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,735 | 8.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,163 | 10.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,498 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,473 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,955 | 9.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,373 | 8.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,767 | 7.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,539 | 6.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,874 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,597 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,969 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,423 | 3.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,914 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,383 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 752 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 519 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 430 | 0.65% |
| Total | 65,862 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hermosa grew from 1,854 in 1903 to 77,443 in 2020, an increase of 75,589 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.47%, or an increase of 11,581 people, from the previous population of 65,862 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,854 | – | |
| 3,307 | 3.72% | |
| 6,819 | 3.68% | |
| 8,437 | 2.21% | |
| 12,550 | 3.55% | |
| 19,501 | 4.41% | |
| 23,246 | 3.59% | |
| 25,672 | 2.00% | |
| 34,633 | 3.04% | |
| 38,764 | 2.13% | |
| 46,254 | 3.86% | |
| 52,484 | 1.76% | |
| 56,997 | 3.05% | |
| 65,862 | 2.79% | |
| 77,443 | 3.47% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Hermosa for the year 2019 was 46,449, broken down into 22,233 males and 24,216 females.
Location
The municipal center of Hermosa is situated at approximately 14° 50' North, 120° 30' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Hermosa are Balanga, Bataan, Olongapo, San Fernando, Pampanga, Malolos, Bulacan, Angeles, and Mabalacat, Pampanga. The nearest municipalities are Orani, Bataan, Dinalupihan, Bataan, Samal, Bataan, Abucay, Bataan, Lubao, Pampanga, and Floridablanca, Pampanga. Its distance from the national capital is 57.42 kilometers (35.68 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Orani, Bataan, 4.61 kilometers (2.87 miles) to the Southeast (S43°E)
- Dinalupihan, Bataan, 5.96 kilometers (3.70 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Samal, Bataan, 7.80 kilometers (4.84 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S28°E)
- Abucay, Bataan, 12.51 kilometers (7.77 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Lubao, Pampanga, 15.49 kilometers (9.62 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Floridablanca, Pampanga, 15.99 kilometers (9.94 miles) to the North (N8°E)
Nearest cities
- Balanga, Bataan, 17.17 kilometers (10.67 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S12°E)
- Olongapo, 24.11 kilometers (14.98 miles) to the West (N90°W)
- San Fernando, Pampanga, 29.62 kilometers (18.41 miles) to the Northeast (N42°E)
- Malolos, Bulacan, 32.75 kilometers (20.35 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Angeles, 35.23 kilometers (21.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Mabalacat, Pampanga, 43.93 kilometers (27.29 miles) to the North (N9°E)
Distance from Manila: 57.42 kilometers (35.68 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.