Hernani, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 6804 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Area (2013) | 49.42 km2 (19.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 8,531 |
| Density (2020) | 173 / km2 (447 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 19' North, 125° 37' East (11.3233, 125.6192) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.7 meters (22.1 feet) |
Hernani is a coastal municipality in the province of Eastern Samar.
The municipality has a land area of 49.42 square kilometers or 19.08 square miles which constitutes 1.07% of Eastern Samar's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,531. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Eastern Samar province, or 0.19% of the overall population of the Eastern Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 173 inhabitants per square kilometer or 447 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Hernani has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay 1 | 3.41% | 291 | 291 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Barangay 2 | 5.70% | 486 | 501 | -2.99% | -0.64% |
| Barangay 3 | 6.83% | 583 | 618 | -5.66% | -1.22% |
| Barangay 4 | 5.90% | 503 | 519 | -3.08% | -0.66% |
| Batang | 8.64% | 737 | 758 | -2.77% | -0.59% |
| Cacatmonan | 1.21% | 103 | 90 | 14.44% | 2.88% |
| Canciledes | 13.16% | 1,123 | 1,105 | 1.63% | 0.34% |
| Carmen | 10.49% | 895 | 896 | -0.11% | -0.02% |
| Garawon | 7.06% | 602 | 598 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Nagaja | 6.41% | 547 | 530 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Padang | 15.14% | 1,292 | 1,181 | 9.40% | 1.91% |
| San Isidro | 4.79% | 409 | 461 | -11.28% | -2.49% |
| San Miguel | 11.25% | 960 | 1,025 | -6.34% | -1.37% |
| Hernani Total | 8,531 | 8,573 | -0.49% | -0.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Hernani for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱42,869,601.07.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24,913,112.13 | – |
| 2010 | 26,399,672.87 | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 28,580,329.59 | 8.26% |
| 2012 | 27,473,401.04 | -3.87% |
| 2013 | – | – |
| 2014 | 33,787,256.80 | – |
| 2015 | 39,001,947.80 | 15.43% |
| 2016 | 42,869,601.07 | 9.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Hernani in the 2015 Census was 8,542 broken down into 2,060 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,837 | 1,159 | 5.90 | |
| 7,967 | 1,339 | 5.95 | |
| 7,631 | 1,412 | 5.40 | |
| 7,857 | 1,580 | 4.97 | |
| 7,981 | 1,637 | 4.88 | |
| 8,542 | 2,060 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hernani is 10 to 14, with 1,035 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 109 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 170 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 725 | 8.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 942 | 10.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,035 | 12.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 991 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 725 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 579 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 506 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 488 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 419 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 430 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 363 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 318 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 247 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 206 | 2.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 180 | 2.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 140 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 109 | 1.27% |
| Total | 8,573 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hernani grew from 4,150 in 1903 to 8,531 in 2020, an increase of 4,381 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.10%, or a decrease of 42 people, from the previous population of 8,573 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,150 | – | |
| 5,253 | 1.50% | |
| 9,405 | 2.95% | |
| 5,035 | -6.21% | |
| 6,622 | 2.44% | |
| 6,216 | -0.62% | |
| 7,315 | 3.32% | |
| 7,032 | -0.79% | |
| 6,840 | -0.28% | |
| 8,055 | 3.11% | |
| 7,642 | -1.12% | |
| 7,974 | 0.59% | |
| 8,070 | 0.44% | |
| 8,573 | 1.16% | |
| 8,531 | -0.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Hernani for the year 2019 was 6,574, broken down into 3,456 males and 3,118 females.
Location
The municipal center of Hernani is situated at approximately 11° 19' North, 125° 37' East, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.7 meters or 22.1 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 Hernani are Borongan, Eastern Samar, Tacloban, Catbalogan, Samar, Baybay, Leyte, Ormoc, Leyte, and Calbayog, Samar. The nearest municipalities are General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, Llorente, Eastern Samar, Salcedo, Eastern Samar, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, and Maydolong, Eastern Samar. Its distance from the national capital is 619.52 kilometers (384.95 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- General MacArthur, Eastern Samar, 12.31 kilometers (7.65 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Llorente, Eastern Samar, 12.48 kilometers (7.76 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Salcedo, Eastern Samar, 19.99 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°E)
- Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, 20.22 kilometers (12.57 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
- Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, 21.31 kilometers (13.24 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Maydolong, Eastern Samar, 23.33 kilometers (14.50 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
Nearest cities
- Borongan, Eastern Samar, 37.67 kilometers (23.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°W)
- Tacloban, 67.61 kilometers (42.01 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Catbalogan, Samar, 94.49 kilometers (58.71 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Baybay, Leyte, 114.77 kilometers (71.32 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Ormoc, Leyte, 115.96 kilometers (72.05 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S72°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 138.60 kilometers (86.12 miles) to the Northwest (N53°W)
Distance from Manila: 619.52 kilometers (384.95 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
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.